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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    8h 45m
    $69–164

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Shipshewanabus
    2. Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicagobus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    10h 39m
    $42–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganbusMilwaukee
    10h 35m
    $73–227

  4. Drive 382.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Waukegancar382.1 mi
    6h 28m
    $70–101

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    5h 34m
    $72–424

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 50m

  7. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Akron, OHbus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCAK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 41m

Cleveland to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 10h 35m.

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