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How to get fromO'Hare to Waukeganby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from O'Hare to Waukegan by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 39m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 33.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from O'Hare to Waukegancar car 33.2 mi
    40 min
    $7–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from O'Hare to Waukegantaxi taxi 33.2 mi
    40 min
    $100–120

  4. Line 81 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Lawrence & Ravenswoodbus bus 81
    2. Take the train from Ravenswood to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 42m
    $8–10

O'Hare to Waukegan by subway and train

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Clybourn to Waukegan hourly. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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