There are 10 ways to get from Waukegan to Lakeland by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane MDW - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 13m$225–537Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
cheapest- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane ORD - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 22m$95–647Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Centerbus
33h 35m$232–507Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
42h 22m$559–1,210Drive 1,156.5 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Lakelandcar 1,156.5 mi
20h 57m$212–305Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Orlando, train
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Orlando (MCO)plane MKE - MCO
- Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 34m$317–1,154Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane MDW - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
10h 41m$149–430Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane ORD - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
10h 53m$179–580Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Tampa, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampa (TPA)plane MKE - TPA
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
11h 3m$171–737Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MDW - SRQ
- Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartowbus
13h 26m$189–850
Waukegan to Lakeland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Lakeland is to train and fly which costs $95 - $650 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Lakeland is to train and fly which takes 9h 13m and costs $220 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Lakeland. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Park & Ride at Rose St. via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station and Winter Haven Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Lakeland station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 22m.
The distance between Waukegan and Lakeland is 1107 miles. The road distance is 1163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Lakeland without a car is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $230 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Waukegan to Lakeland, including transfers.
Waukegan to Lakeland bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Lakeland train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Lakeland is to bus which takes 33h 35m and costs $230 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 42h 22m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Lakeland, FL, USA?
You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Park & Ride at Rose St. via Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Orlando Bus Station, and Winter Haven Terminal in around 33h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Lakeland Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 42h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando via Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- 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
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Lakeland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Winter Haven Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Bartow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Orlando Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $6–14
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Lakeland bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Water & Chicago - Circle K station.
Lakeland is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 7:19 AM in Waukegan and 8:19 AM in Lakeland.
Waukegan to Lakeland train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Lakeland is 1163 miles. It takes approximately 20h 57m to drive from Waukegan to Lakeland.
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