What is the cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan?

The cheapest way to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan is to bus and train which costs $27 - $50 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan?

The fastest way to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan is to drive which takes 3h and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between West Lafayette and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lafayette to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Bus Stop and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between West Lafayette and Waukegan?

No, there is no direct train from West Lafayette station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from West Lafayette to Waukegan?

The distance between West Lafayette and Waukegan is 159 miles. The road distance is 161.5 miles.

How do I travel from West Lafayette to Waukegan without a car?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan without a car is to bus and train via Chicago which takes 4h 34m and costs $26 - $45.

How long does it take to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Waukegan bus from?

West Lafayette to Waukegan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lafayette Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the West Lafayette to Waukegan train from?

West Lafayette to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from West Lafayette to Waukegan?

The best way to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the West Lafayette to Waukegan bus arrive?

West Lafayette to Waukegan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between West Lafayette and Waukegan?

Waukegan is 1h behind West Lafayette. It is currently 7:35 AM in West Lafayette and 6:35 AM in Waukegan.

Where does the West Lafayette to Waukegan train arrive?

West Lafayette to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from West Lafayette to Waukegan?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lafayette to Waukegan is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from West Lafayette to Waukegan.

Where can I stay near Waukegan?

There are 143+ hotels available in Waukegan.

West Lafayette to Waukegan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from West Lafayette to Waukegan by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Bus, train via Chicago
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1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 34m
$26–44
Train
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
5h 29m
$46–89
Drive 160.6 mi
1. Drive from West Lafayette to Waukegancar 160.6 mi
3h
$30–43
Fly, train
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAF - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
5h 19m
$37–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Train Stationbus Greyhound US0100
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
5h 6m
$27–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
5h 25m
$56–167

West Lafayette to Waukegan by bus, foot, and train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between West Lafayette, IN, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 5h 25m.

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