There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Metro Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Ravenswoodtrain Up-N
1h 27m$8–9Drive 34.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukegan to Metro Chicagocar 34.2 mi
49 min$7–9Line 213 bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Wavelandbus 22
2h 37m$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waukegan to Metro Chicagotaxi 34.2 mi
49 min$90–110
Waukegan to Metro Chicago by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Metro Chicago is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Metro Chicago is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan station to Metro Chicago. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Clark & Waveland via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Metro Chicago. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Ravenswood via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Waukegan and Metro Chicago is 32 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Metro Chicago without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $8 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Waukegan to Metro Chicago, including transfers.
Waukegan to Metro Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Highland Park Metra Station.
Waukegan to Metro Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Metro Chicago is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 22 bus, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Metro Chicago, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Waukegan to Ravenswood hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Metro Chicago via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Clark & Waveland in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Ravenswood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Waveland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Metro Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Waukegan to Metro Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Ravenswood station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Metro Chicago is 34 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Waukegan to Metro Chicago.
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