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

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There are 7 ways to get from Waukegan to East Lansing by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 41m
    $76–152

  2. Drive 259.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to East Lansingcar car 259.3 mi
    4h 33m
    $48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 32m
    $118–242

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    5h 44m
    $77–486

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    9h 15m
    $50–90

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    6h 35m
    $92–361

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    7h 45m
    $149–511

Waukegan to East Lansing by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Waukegan to East Lansing.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 32m.

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