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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    5h 22m
    $69–399

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    9h 44m
    $55–111

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    10h 17m
    $71–219

  4. Drive 348.4 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Waukegancar348.4 mi
    7h 5m
    $64–92

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeCLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    5h 34m
    $72–424

  6. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 33m

  7. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 50m

  8. Fly Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 4m

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 32m

Ohio to Waukegan by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Ohio to Waukegan. However, you can take the bus to Columbus, Ohio John Glenn Airport, walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 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 a bus from Columbus to Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 44m.

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