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

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to Cleveland by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MDW - CLE
    5h 5m
    $86–515

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    10h 2m
    $45–115

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    8h 29m
    $99–220

  4. Drive 382.9 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Clevelandcar car 382.9 mi
    6h 34m
    $70–101

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ORD - CLE
    5h 16m
    $371–815

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    10h 21m
    $57–108

Waukegan to Cleveland by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Cleveland via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago in around 10h 2m.

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