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

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontiac to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    7h 48m
    $52–147

  2. Drive 321.2 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Waukegancar321.2 mi
    5h 33m
    $59–85

  3. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 42m

  4. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 56m
    $56–366

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac, MI to Flint, MIbus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 23m

  6. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 12m

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeDTW - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    7h 36m
    $263–674

Pontiac to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 7h 48m.

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