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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to Louisville by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Chicago

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    9h
    $58–110

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 43m
    $91–185

  3. Drive 333.6 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Louisvillecar car 333.6 mi
    5h 53m
    $61–88

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    5h 40m
    $89–565

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    5h 55m
    $74–435

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    6h 4m
    $121–681

Waukegan to Louisville by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waukegan to Louisville. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to Louisville, KY. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Louisville, KY via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 43m.

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