There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain Up-N
- Take the train from Clybourn to Cumberlandtrain Up-Nw
2h 52m$7–11Line 574 bus, line 272 bus, line 208 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mallbus 574
- Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Perimeter Dr & West Drbus 208
4h 38m$5–7Drive 32.2 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Hoffman Estatescar 32.2 mi
50 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waukegan to Hoffman Estatestaxi 32.2 mi
50 min$100–130Train, subway, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Main St.train
- Take the subway from Main to Davissubway
- Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Perimeter Dr & West Drbus 208
4h 34m$9–15
Waukegan to Hoffman Estates by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates is to line 574 bus and line 272 bus and line 208 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Jackson St and arriving at Perimeter Dr & West Dr via College of Lake County, Hawthorn Mall and Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Cumberland via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Waukegan and Hoffman Estates is 56 miles. The road distance is 32.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates, including transfers.
Waukegan to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from College of Lake County station.
Waukegan to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 574 bus and line 272 bus and line 208 bus, which costs $5 - $7 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Hoffman Estates, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to Perimeter Dr & West Dr via Clybourn, Cumberland, and Cumberland Metra in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Jackson St to Perimeter Dr & West Dr via College of Lake County, Hawthorn Mall, and Golf Mill Station in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Cumberland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1–2
Train from Waukegan to Main St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Main to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Perimeter Dr & West Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Davis CTA Station to Perimeter Dr & West Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Hoffman Estates bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Hawthorn Mall station.
Waukegan to Hoffman Estates train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Hoffman Estates is 32 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Waukegan to Hoffman Estates.
There are 320+ hotels available in Hoffman Estates.







