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How to get fromWaukegan to Saugatuckby car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), train, bus, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Waukegan to Saugatuck by car, car ferry, train (Amtrak), train, bus, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Milwaukeecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Saugatuckcar car
    4h 33m
    $131–154

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ORD - AZO
    3. Drive from Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO to Saugatuckcar car
    5h 35m
    $47–266

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    5h 43m
    $124–185

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Holland Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 43m

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    3. Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Saugatucktaxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $163–532

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Holland Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 11m
    $68–110

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    3. Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Saugatucktaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $138–372

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Saugatucktaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $213–302

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Saugatuck, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Saugatuck via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Holland Amtrak Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Saugatuck via California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, Chicago, and Holland Bus Stop in around 6h 11m.

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