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

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    6h 54m
    $45–261

  2. 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
    9h 12m
    $81–239

  3. Drive 322.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Waukegancar322.3 mi
    5h 34m
    $59–85

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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
    5h 28m
    $78–464

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport 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
    5h 45m

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport 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
    6h 15m
    $150–872

  7. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    6h 53m

St. Louis to Waukegan by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago, State & 95th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 9h 12m.

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