There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Indiana by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
6h 16m$36–55Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 19m$54–130Drive 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 to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
7h 3m$41–80
Waukegan to Indiana by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Indiana is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 6h 16m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via California & 35th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
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 19m.
The distance between Waukegan and Indiana is 221 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 6h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 19m and costs $50 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 3m.
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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Indianapolis Union Station via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, and Chicago in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
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 1:24 AM in Waukegan and 2:24 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.
There are 875+ hotels available in Indiana.



