There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Chicago Union Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
1h 25m$5–7Bus, line 62 bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drivebus 62
1h 47m$38–127Drive 40 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Chicago Union Stationcar 40 mi
50 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waukegan to Chicago Union Stationtaxi 40 mi
50 min$100–130
Waukegan to Chicago Union Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Chicago Union Station is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Chicago Union Station is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waukegan and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Waukegan and Chicago Union Station is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7.
The train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Waukegan to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 62 bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Chicago Union Station via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, and Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Waukegan to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Chicago Union Station is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Waukegan to Chicago Union Station.
There are 1302+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.