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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 58m

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    9h 17m
    $133–533

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    46h 9m
    $218–374

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    2d 5h
    $273–585

  5. Drive 2,017.2 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Waukegancar2,017.2 mi
    31h 59m
    $369–532

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    9h 22m

Irvine to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Waukegan via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 46h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, and Dallas in around 2d 5h.

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