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

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    4h 26m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    8h 14m
    $45–129

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Millennium StationtrainSsl
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 28m
    $61–83

  4. Drive 321 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Waukegancar321 mi
    5h 26m
    $59–85

  5. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    4h 18m

  6. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeGRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 29m
    $69–486

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeGRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 38m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal StationbusFlixBus 2550
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganbusMilwaukee
    10h 5m
    $83–203

Michigan to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Michigan + Cass to Waukegan via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 10h 5m.

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