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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Waukegan by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 28m
    $89–471

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    22h 21m
    $154–331

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    22h 51m
    $134–886

  4. Drive 798.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Waukegancar798.2 mi
    13h 8m
    $146–211

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 37m

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planePHL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    7h 18m
    $221–554

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 29m

  8. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    9h 22m

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    23h 48m
    $106–210

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    28h 44m
    $157–468

Philadelphia to Waukegan by train, subway, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 22h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Waukegan via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 22h 51m.

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