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How to get fromDayton to Waukeganby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton to Waukegan by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    10h 4m
    $57–172
  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagobusColumbus-Chicago
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    10h 19m
    $36–102
  3. Bus, train via Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    11h 14m
    $69–114
  4. Drive 328.1 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Waukegancar328.1 mi
    5h 46m
    $60–87
  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 4m

Dayton to Waukegan by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Waukegan. However, you can take the line 08 bus to Northwest Hub, walk to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Canal & Madison, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverview @ Dayton Art Institute to Waukegan via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 14m.

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