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How to get fromOmaha to Waukeganby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Omaha to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    5h 28m
    $68–403

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 54m
    $53–293

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    11h 48m
    $95–137

  4. Drive  467.6 mi

    1. Drive from Omaha to Waukegancar car 467.6 mi
    8h 22m
    $83–120

  5. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Omaha to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 48m
    $62–297

  6. Fly Omaha to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane OMA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 56m
    $96–570

Omaha to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Omaha to Waukegan. However, you can take the line 106 bus to Eppley Airport Terminal, walk to Omaha (OMA) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 48m.

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