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

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

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  1. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 24m

  2. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 32m
    $91–360

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    11h 51m
    $164–322

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    12h 3m
    $154–224

  5. Drive 500 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Waukegancar car 500 mi
    8h 26m
    $92–132

  6. Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 45m
    $393–1,144

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    13h 27m
    $126–278

Pittsburgh to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago, 95th, Sox-35th, Sox-35th Red Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 13h 27m.

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