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How to get fromSt. Louis Airport (STL) to Waukeganby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Waukegan by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSTL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    3h 56m
    $77–487

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    8h 25m
    $46–180

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - WaukeganbusMilwaukee
    10h 41m
    $94–269

  4. Drive 331.8 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Waukegancar331.8 mi
    5h 45m
    $61–88

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSTL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    4h 13m

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSTL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
    4h 44m
    $436–579

St. Louis Airport (STL) to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Waukegan via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis 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 10h 41m.

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