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How to get fromOak Brook to Waukeganby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Oak Brook to Waukegan by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Western Springs to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 43m
    $25–31

  2. Drive  43.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oak Brook to Waukegancar car 43.1 mi
    51 min
    $8–12

  3. Line 322 bus, line 35 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 22nd St & Windsor Dr to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus bus 322
    2. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to California & 35th Streetbus bus 35
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    3h 11m
    $13–35

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oak Brook to Waukegantaxi taxi 43.1 mi
    51 min
    $140–170

  5. Line 322 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 22nd St & Windsor Dr to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus bus 322
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    3h 19m
    $9–15

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Forest Park to Jefferson Parksubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the train from Ravenswood to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    4h 1m
    $12–18

Oak Brook to Waukegan by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Oak Brook to Waukegan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Oak Brook, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Oak Brook to Waukegan via Western Springs, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 22nd St & Windsor Dr to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 3h 11m.

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