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How to get fromWaukegan to Californiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Waukegan to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h
    $180–767

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 9m
    $130–567

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 56m
    $559–1,310

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $349–662

  5. Drive  2,018 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Los Angelescar car 2,018 mi
    32h 8m
    $369–532

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    8h 7m
    $202–874

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 56m
    $248–497

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    8h 23m
    $194–818

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    8h 17m
    $140–616

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 30m
    $135–385

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $188–776

Waukegan to California by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,779.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Los Angeles via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 45h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Los Angeles Union Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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