There are 3 ways to get from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
4h 58m$51–149Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 9m$10–19Drive 68 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Northern Illinois Universitycar 68 mi
1h 42m$13–18
Waukegan to Northern Illinois University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Dekalb via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Waukegan and Northern Illinois University is 123 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University, including transfers.
Waukegan to Northern Illinois University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Northern Illinois University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $19 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Northern Illinois University, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Northern Illinois University via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Dekalb in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University via Chicago OTC, Elburn, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, and W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Northern Illinois University bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Waukegan to Northern Illinois University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Northern Illinois University is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Waukegan to Northern Illinois University.
There are 11+ hotels available in Northern Illinois University.