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

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Waukegan by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Line 24 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeMCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    7h 28m
    $80–492

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Independence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    13h
    $67–170

  3. Drive 524.3 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Waukegancar524.3 mi
    9h 15m
    $96–139

  4. Line 24 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 42m

  5. Line 24 bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeMCI - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    4. Take the train from Kenosha to Waukegantrain
    8h 10m

Independence to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Independence Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 13h.

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