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How to get fromWaukegan to Bloomingtonby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to Bloomington by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    7h 30m
    $44–70

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    9h 23m
    $89–170

  3. Drive 260.8 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Bloomingtoncar car 260.8 mi
    5h 2m
    $48–69

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    7h 5m
    $461–1,145

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    7h 40m
    $55–95

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    7h 2m
    $101–495

Waukegan to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Bloomington. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Bloomington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Bloomington, IN via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 23m.

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