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How to get fromWaukegan to Metro Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Metro Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Ravenswoodtrain train Up-N
    1h 27m
    $8–9
  2. Drive 34.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Metro Chicagocar car 34.2 mi
    49 min
    $7–9
  3. Line 213 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Wavelandbus bus 22
    2h 37m
    $9–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waukegan to Metro Chicagotaxi taxi 34.2 mi
    49 min
    $90–110

Waukegan to Metro Chicago by train, bus, and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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