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How to get fromHouston to Waukeganby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), bus, car or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeHOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    7h 2m
    $138–715

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeIAH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    7h 16m
    $86–433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus StationbusFlixBus 2240 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganbusMilwaukee
    25h 4m
    $186–370

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    27h 5m

  5. Drive 1,105.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Waukegancar1,105.7 mi
    19h 10m
    $202–292

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeIAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 16m

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeHOU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    8h 51m

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeIAH - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    8h 7m
    $208–421

  9. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeHOU - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    9h 39m
    $240–1,123

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    31h 59m
    $192–456

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Dallas Bus Station, Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, and Dallas in around 25h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Waukegan via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 31h 59m.

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