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How to get fromLong Beach to Waukeganby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Long Beach to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    7h 21m

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 53m
    $119–498

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    47h 27m
    $205–1,009

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    2d 4h
    $225–543

  5. Drive 2,030.5 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Waukegancar2,030.5 mi
    32h 15m
    $371–536

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 19m
    $146–663

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    8h 56m

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    11h 32m
    $177–727

Long Beach to Waukegan by tram, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to Waukegan via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 47h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 2d 4h.

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