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How to get fromSt. Louis to Waukeganby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    7h
    $76–172

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    8h 58m
    $57–101

  3. Drive  322.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Waukegancar car 322.3 mi
    5h 37m
    $59–85

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    5h 27m
    $60–364

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 45m
    $330–714

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 10m
    $492–872

  7. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 49m
    $73–313

  8. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station 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
    7h 39m
    $71–289

St. Louis to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 8h 58m.

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