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

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There are 8 ways to get from Waukegan to Charlotte by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    5h 58m
    $141–425

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    5h 57m
    $131–715

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    21h 20m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 48m
    $409–870

  5. Drive 768.6 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Charlottecar car 768.6 mi
    14h 17m
    $141–203

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    6h 15m
    $163–822

  7. Train, train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBN - CLT
    8h 18m
    $145–728

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 26m
    $226–440

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 30h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Charlotte Bus Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 22h 26m.

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