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How to get fromWaukegan to Western Illinois Universityby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Western Illinois University by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    6h 5m
    $84–180

  2. Drive 251.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Western Illinois Universitycar car 251.1 mi
    4h 56m
    $46–67

  3. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Western Illinois Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $168–282

  4. Train, fly to Quincy Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    3. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $120–232

  5. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $201–493

Waukegan to Western Illinois University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Western Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Western Illinois University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Macomb Station in around 6h 5m.

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