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How to get fromNew Jersey to Waukeganby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from New Jersey to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 54m
    $128–867

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    19h 8m
    $174–354

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    23h 55m
    $310–1,211

  4. Drive 818.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Waukegancar car 818.8 mi
    13h 43m
    $150–216

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    7h
    $160–406

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 23m
    $140–256

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 48m
    $228–689

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 30m
    $561–824

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 51m
    $173–843

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    26h 43m
    $159–331

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    30h 34m
    $367–751

New Jersey to Waukegan by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 19h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Waukegan via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 55m.

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