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

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

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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 20m
    $170–767

  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 17m
    $105–447

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    46h 48m
    $1,211–1,913

  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 2h
    $400–660

  5. Drive  2,018 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Los Angelescar car 2,018 mi
    32h 9m
    $345–499

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 36m
    $155–505

  7. 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 35m
    $110–285

  8. 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 24m
    $130–386

  9. 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
    10h 10m
    $122–516

  10. 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 37m
    $178–726

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $113–446

Waukegan to California by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,779.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Los Angeles via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 46h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Los Angeles Union Station via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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