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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Milwaukee
    3h 14m
    $65–163

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h
    $30–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 55m
    $49–95

  4. Drive 168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Champaigncar car 168.7 mi
    3h 13m
    $31–45

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    4h 27m
    $61–295

Waukegan to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign once daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 55m.

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