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How to get fromWaukegan to Michiganby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Waukegan to Michigan by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    4h 38m
    $78–332

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 45m
    $54–100

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    8h 14m
    $99–200

  4. Drive 321 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Detroitcar car 321 mi
    5h 29m
    $59–85

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    5h 11m
    $75–464

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    5h 41m
    $160–664

  7. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus bus
    6h 5m
    $92–616

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    6h 15m
    $72–466

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 55m
    $138–272

Waukegan to Michigan by train, bus, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Larned & Woodward via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 8h 55m.

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