What is the cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes is to line 563 bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes is to train which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Great Lakes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from County St & Clayton St and arriving at Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Great Lakes?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waukegan and arriving at Great Lakes. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Waukegan to Great Lakes?

The distance between Waukegan and Great Lakes is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Waukegan to Great Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes?

The train from Waukegan to Great Lakes takes 7 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Great Lakes bus from?

Waukegan to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from County St & Clayton St station.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Great Lakes train from?

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

Train or bus from Waukegan to Great Lakes?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes is to train which takes 7 min and costs $3 - $4. Alternatively, you can line 563 bus, which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Waukegan to Great Lakes bus arrive?

Waukegan to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St station.

Where does the Waukegan to Great Lakes train arrive?

Waukegan to Great Lakes train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Great Lakes station.

Where can I stay near Great Lakes?

There are 99+ hotels available in Great Lakes.

Waukegan to Great Lakes - 4 ways to travel via train, line 563 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Great Lakes by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Great Lakestrain Up-N
7 min
$3–4
Line 563 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County St & Clayton St to Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois Stbus 563
18 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waukegan to Great Lakestaxi 4.5 mi
7 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Waukegan to Great Lakeswalk 4.2 mi
1h 20m

Waukegan to Great Lakes by train

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Waukegan to Great Lakes hourly. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from County St & Clayton St to Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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