What is the cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Detroit is to train and bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Detroit is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Cass & Michigan via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Detroit?

The distance between Waukegan and Detroit is 319 miles. The road distance is 322.9 miles.

How do I travel from Waukegan to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Waukegan to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Waukegan to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Detroit bus from?

Waukegan to Detroit bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Detroit train from?

Waukegan to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Train or bus from Waukegan to Detroit?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Waukegan to Detroit bus arrive?

Waukegan to Detroit bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Waukegan and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 3:00 AM in Waukegan and 4:00 AM in Detroit.

Where does the Waukegan to Detroit train arrive?

Waukegan to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Detroit is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Waukegan to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 440+ hotels available in Detroit.

Waukegan to Detroit - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Waukegan to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 44m
$99–200
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 45m
$54–100
Drive 321 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Detroitcar 321 mi
5h 29m
$59–85
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 46m
$140–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 47m
$138–272
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
6h
$160–664
Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
5h 58m
$612–1,021
Train, train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain
3. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
8h 6m
$84–467
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
7h 12m
$57–308

Waukegan to Detroit by train and bus

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Distance: 316.8 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Detroit via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Cass & Michigan via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 8h 47m.

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