There are 4 ways to get from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
3h 32m$31–42Drive 109 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Buffalo Station to Waukegancar 109 mi
2h 6m$20–29Train
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
3h 46m$28–50Bus
- Take the bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
4h 2m$64–168
New Buffalo Station to Waukegan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from New Buffalo Station station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Jackson & Clinton, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from New Buffalo Station station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between New Buffalo Station and Waukegan is 107 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan, including transfers.
New Buffalo Station to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
New Buffalo Station to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
The best way to get from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $27 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between New Buffalo Station, MI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a train from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Buffalo Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
New Buffalo Station to Waukegan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Waukegan is 1h behind New Buffalo Station. It is currently 4:19 AM in New Buffalo Station and 3:19 AM in Waukegan.
New Buffalo Station to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Buffalo Station to Waukegan is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from New Buffalo Station to Waukegan.
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