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

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 50m
    $91–489

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    24h 21m
    $153–668

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    28h 55m
    $166–413

  4. Drive 1,020.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Waukegancar1,020.8 mi
    17h 28m
    $187–270

  5. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 59m

  6. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    7h 26m
    $129–637

  7. Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBOS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    7h 13m
    $258–647

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

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMHT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 46m

  9. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Station to Providencetrain
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePVD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    8h 51m

Boston to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 24h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 28h 55m.

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