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

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 23m
    $160–314

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RDU - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    8h 41m
    $132–622

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    26h 33m
    $356–707

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    26h 42m
    $189–434

  5. Drive 828.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Waukegancar car 828.6 mi
    14h 46m
    $152–219

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 55m
    $190–514

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 52m
    $138–504

Raleigh to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 26h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 26h 42m.

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