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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    8h 11m
    $148–742

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
    6. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    41h 30m
    $231–864

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    47h 49m
    $257–562

  4. Drive 1,978.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Waukegancar1,978.8 mi
    31h 48m
    $362–522

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    8h 14m

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    8h 44m
    $230–1,100

Seattle to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Water & Chicago - Circle K in around 41h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 47h 49m.

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