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

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There are 10 ways to get from Denver to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDEN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 51m
    $115–572

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    20h 39m
    $163–349

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Peoriabus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
    3. Take the train from Ravenswood to Waukegantrain
    25h 39m
    $202–365

  4. Drive 1,005.6 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Waukegancar1,005.6 mi
    16h 22m
    $184–266

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

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h

  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeDEN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    7h 28m
    $197–880

  7. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCOS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 43m
    $143–541

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

    1. Take the bus from Denver to Colorado Springsbus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCOS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    9h 2m

  9. Fly Denver to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)planeDEN - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
    3. Take the taxi from O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures to Waukegantaxi
    9h 24m
    $263–874

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    26h 10m
    $137–456

Denver to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Denver to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 20h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 26h 10m.

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