There are 4 ways to get from Waukegan to Saint Joseph by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 7m$36–70Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waukegan to Saint Josephcar 135.4 mi
2h 33m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 7m$39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 51m$71–175
Waukegan to Saint Joseph by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Saint Joseph is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Saint Joseph is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Waukegan and Saint Joseph is 126 miles. The road distance is 136.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Saint Joseph without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Waukegan to Saint Joseph, including transfers.
Waukegan to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Saint Joseph is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Saint Joseph, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 51m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Saint Joseph is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 8:21 PM in Waukegan and 9:21 PM in Saint Joseph.
Waukegan to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Saint Joseph is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Waukegan to Saint Joseph.
There are 118+ hotels available in Saint Joseph.







