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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    5h 19m
    $68–131

  2. Drive 225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Waukegancar car 225 mi
    4h 5m
    $42–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    7h 20m
    $73–190

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    4h 17m
    $51–249

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h
    $57–259

  6. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 49m
    $68–276

Springfield to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 7h 20m.

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