There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Rochelle by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochellebus Greyhound US0155S / ...
4h 34m$35–47Drive 83.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukegan to Rochellecar 83.5 mi
2h 4m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
5h 21m$60–84Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochellebus
5h 13m$38–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Rochelle is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Rochelle is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Rochelle via California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Waukegan and Rochelle is 121 miles. The road distance is 84 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Rochelle without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Waukegan to Rochelle, including transfers.
Waukegan to Rochelle bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Rochelle train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Rochelle is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Rochelle, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to Rochelle 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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Rochelle via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and Rochelle in around 5h 13m.
- 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 Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–4
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $8–29
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrison
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $0
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Booking & Getting There
Waukegan to Rochelle bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Waukegan to Rochelle train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Rochelle is 84 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Waukegan to Rochelle.
There are three+ hotels available in Rochelle.