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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Waukeganby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    7h 3m
    $93–469

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    21h 56m
    $153–492

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganbusMilwaukee
    24h
    $137–326

  4. Drive 830.7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Waukegancar830.7 mi
    13h 52m
    $152–219

  5. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 13m

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 8m

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 8m

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeLGA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    7h 55m
    $155–517

  9. Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHPN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    9h

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    25h 15m
    $118–242

Grand Central Terminal to Waukegan by foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Waukegan via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 21h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 24h.

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