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

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 57m
    $213–573

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

    cheapest
    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 58m
    $147–889

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    21h 43m
    $321–641

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    24h 20m
    $203–406

  5. Drive 828.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Waukegancar car 828.4 mi
    13h 59m
    $152–219

  6. 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 12m
    $223–673

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 5m
    $331–880

  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 34m
    $580–846

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LGA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 51m
    $156–730

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus 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
    25h 33m
    $163–356

New York to Waukegan by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 783.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 21h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York City Chinatown to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 24h 20m.

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