There are 8 ways to get from Waukegan to Pittsburgh by train, subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
6h 7mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Morgantown Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane ORD - MGW
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
7h 29m$80–354Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
11h 32m$109–170Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
11h 49m$129–290Drive 500 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Pittsburghcar 500 mi
8h 25m$92–132Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
6h 18m$388–1,212Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
- Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 56m$92–385Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
13h 9m$94–167
Waukegan to Pittsburgh by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Pittsburgh is to train and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $380 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via California & 35th Street and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Waukegan and Pittsburgh is 476 miles. The road distance is 503 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Pittsburgh without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 32m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Waukegan to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Waukegan to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Pittsburgh is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs $120 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 13h 9m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, and Chicago in around 13h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- 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 Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 412-442-2000
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Pittsburgh is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 10:34 PM in Waukegan and 11:34 PM in Pittsburgh.
Waukegan to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Pittsburgh is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Waukegan to Pittsburgh.
There are 718+ hotels available in Pittsburgh.


