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How to get fromWaukegan to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 22m
    $44–95

  2. Drive 162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Bloomingtoncar car 162.8 mi
    2h 57m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    5h 40m
    $88–193

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    5h 29m
    $39–273

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 25m
    $39–70

Waukegan to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Watterson Commons via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Cicero & 24th Place, 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Line, and Oakbrook Mall in around 5h 40m.

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