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How to get fromLexington to Waukeganby car, plane, train, bus or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Waukegan by car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville International Airport (SDF)car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    5h 36m
    $84–493

  2. Drive 404.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lexington to Waukegancar404.6 mi
    7h 13m
    $74–107

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0120
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Bus Station to Waukegantaxi
    12h 51m
    $156–251

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    12h 51m
    $109–161

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville International Airport (SDF)car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSDF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 58m

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

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 27m

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Waukegan. However, you can drive to Louisville International Airport (SDF) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to Transit Center, take the line 4 bus to Walmart @ Northpark, walk to Lexington Bus Stop, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, then take the taxi to Waukegan.

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