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

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There are 9 ways to get from Pontiac to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    7h 54m
    $107–207

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    11h 24m
    $57–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    8h 53m
    $147–283

  4. Drive 319.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Waukegancar car 319.1 mi
    5h 45m
    $59–85

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 31m
    $61–322

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 53m
    $150–495

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 23m
    $85–308

  8. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 6m
    $170–685

  9. Train to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 28m
    $623–1,042

Pontiac to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 8h 53m.

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