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

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Elkhart 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 14m
    $64–95

  2. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    6h 10m
    $24–36

  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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 52m

  4. Drive  144.4 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Elkhartcar car 144.4 mi
    2h 58m
    $25–36

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4h 41m
    $93–312

Waukegan to Elkhart by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Elkhart Amtrak Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 52m.

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