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

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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 30m
    $85–454

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    26h 36m
    $182–947

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    27h 17m
    $144–424

  4. Drive 829 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Waukegancar829 mi
    14h 33m
    $152–219

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

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 54m

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeRDU - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    9h 3m
    $167–872

Raleigh to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 26h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 27h 17m.

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