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

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    10h 55m
    $76–163

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie 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
    13h 20m
    $85–248

  3. Drive 483.1 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Waukegancar483.1 mi
    8h 14m
    $89–128

  4. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    7h 47m
    $89–469

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 58m

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 27m
    $118–734

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

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    8h 39m

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

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePIT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    10h 36m

Erie to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Erie Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie 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 13h 20m.

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