There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Indiana by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 35m$38–65Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 18m$69–140Drive 219 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Indianapoliscar 219 mi
4h 2m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 52m$70–180
Waukegan to Indiana by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Indiana is to train and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Indiana is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Indianapolis via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Waukegan and Indiana is 218 miles. The road distance is 220.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Indiana without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Waukegan to Indiana, including transfers.
Waukegan to Indiana bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Indiana train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Indiana is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Indianapolis via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Indiana bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 3:52 AM in Waukegan and 4:52 AM in Indiana.
Waukegan to Indiana train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Indiana is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Waukegan to Indiana.
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