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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 8m

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    4h 55m
    $107–502

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    13h 42m
    $119–210

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    17h 45m
    $109–310

  5. Drive 639.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Waukegancar639.5 mi
    10h 55m
    $117–169

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    6h 47m
    $120–632

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 4m

Rochester to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 13h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Buffalo, Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 17h 45m.

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