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

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    5h 52m
    $109–692

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    15h 15m
    $94–286

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    13h 49m
    $97–280

  4. Drive 571.6 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Waukegancar571.6 mi
    9h 45m
    $105–151

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 9m

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    8h 20m

Buffalo to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Waukegan via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 13h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 15h 15m.

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