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How to get fromAustin to Waukeganby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeAUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 52m
    $115–614

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus StationbusGreyhound US1160 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganbusMilwaukee
    25h 10m
    $177–394

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    30h 19m
    $169–322

  4. Drive 1,146.6 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Waukegancar1,146.6 mi
    18h 57m
    $210–303

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeAUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 1m

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeAUS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    7h 40m
    $337–502

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    9h 4m
    $128–668

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    9h 14m

Austin to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, and Dallas in around 25h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 30h 19m.

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