There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Peru by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
4h 11m$80–125Drive 119.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukegan to Perucar 119.5 mi
2h 35m$22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 17m$53–81Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 55m$85–201
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Peru is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Peru is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Peru. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Oglesby via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Peru station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Waukegan and Peru is 136 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Peru without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Waukegan to Peru, including transfers.
Waukegan to Peru bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Peru train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Peru is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to Peru via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Mendota Station in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Peru via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Peru bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Waukegan to Peru train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Peru is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Waukegan to Peru.
There are 30+ hotels available in Peru.












