There are 4 ways to get from Manitowoc to Waukegan by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to MilwaukeeAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganMilwaukee
3h 52m$56–189Drive 131.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manitowoc to Waukegan131.2 mi
2h 18m$24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
6h 12m$47–106Bus via Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Take the bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee103
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th StreetWisconsin Coach Lines
6h 2m$46–89
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manitowoc to Waukegan is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Manitowoc to Waukegan is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Manitowoc and Waukegan is 135 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Manitowoc to Waukegan without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $55 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Manitowoc to Waukegan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manitowoc to Waukegan is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Manitowoc to Waukegan.
There are 102+ hotels available in Waukegan.
What companies run services between Manitowoc, WI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Manitowoc to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop, Milwaukee, and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 3h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
Bus from Manitowoc, WI to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.golamers.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–20
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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