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

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There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 26m
    $177–864

  2. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    10h 58m
    $169–729

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    44h 3m
    $254–456

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Indio Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    2d 4h
    $264–580

  5. Drive 1,986.3 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Waukegancar1,986.3 mi
    31h 25m
    $363–524

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeONT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    8h 37m

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    9h 50m

  8. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    11h 17m

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePSP - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    11h 44m

Riverside to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 44h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via UCR at Bannockburn Village, Riverside, Indio Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, and Dallas in around 2d 4h.

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