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How to get fromWaukegan to Los Angelesby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Waukegan to Los Angeles by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 26m
    $135–675

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 58m
    $114–448

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 56m
    $709–1,510

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $380–767

  5. Drive 2,018 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Los Angelescar car 2,018 mi
    32h 8m
    $369–532

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 25m
    $135–405

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 10m
    $224–922

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $188–776

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    11h 46m
    $210–453

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 49m
    $240–902

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 52m
    $200–752

Waukegan to Los Angeles by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,811.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Los Angeles via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 45h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Los Angeles Union Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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