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How to get fromWaukegan to Cincinnatiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Waukegan to Cincinnati by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    8h 16m
    $49–80

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    12h 29m
    $73–230

  3. Drive  325.8 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Cincinnaticar car 325.8 mi
    5h 53m
    $60–86

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    5h 26m
    $160–814

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    5h 23m
    $160–374

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar car
    6h 24m
    $63–315

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    6h 36m
    $97–500

Waukegan to Cincinnati by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Cincinnati. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Cincinnati. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Cincinnati via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 12h 29m.

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