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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 32m
    $280–1,115

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YOW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    10h 33m
    $113–622

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    21h 43m
    $128–204

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    23h 21m
    $402–866

  5. Drive  787 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Waukegancar car 787 mi
    14h 20m
    $181–261

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    9h 11m
    $236–1,519

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    23h 25m
    $145–239

Ottawa to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 708.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ottawa to Waukegan via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Detroit Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 23h 25m.

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