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

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

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  1. Fly Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    4h 45m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    11h 59m
    $77–178

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
    14h 16m
    $107–274

  4. Drive 537.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Waukegancar537.2 mi
    9h 5m
    $98–142

  5. Fly Springfield-Branson National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSGF - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    7h 23m
    $133–639

  6. Drive to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Springfield to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)car
    2. Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeTBN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 11m

Springfield to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 14h 16m.

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