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How to get fromAtlanta to Waukeganby plane, train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Atlanta to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    5h 59m
    $78–424

  2. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    16h 54m
    $96–203

  3. Drive 714.2 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Waukegancar714.2 mi
    13h 3m
    $131–189

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 7m

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeATL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    6h 42m
    $150–622

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)planeATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 16m
    $92–458

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeATL - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    3. Take the taxi from O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures to Waukegantaxi
    8h 52m
    $220–716

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train StationbusGreyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    17h 45m
    $89–171

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    18h 3m
    $91–173

Atlanta to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Waukegan. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Waukegan via Carbondale Intermodal Station, Carbondale, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 16h 54m.

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