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How to get fromWaukegan to Akronby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Waukegan to Akron by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Toledo

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    10h 3m
    $107–210

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    11h 10m
    $42–125

  3. Drive 401.7 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Akroncar car 401.7 mi
    6h 54m
    $74–106

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Akron

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Akron (CAK)plane plane ORD - CAK
    6h 20m
    $43–242

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 6m
    $98–567

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    7h 17m
    $383–817

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    9h 37m
    $101–507

Waukegan to Akron by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Akron. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Toledo, walk to Toledo Bus Stop, then take the bus to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, and Cleveland, OH in around 11h 10m.

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