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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Waukegan by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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 39m
    $145–635

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    2d 1h
    $306–1,510

  3. Drive 1,991.6 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Waukegancar1,991.6 mi
    32h 5m
    $364–525

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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 42m

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    9h 11m
    $247–1,043

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    11h 20m
    $214–877

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    11h 17m

Tacoma to Waukegan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Waukegan. However, you can take the bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Waukegan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to Waukegan via 4th Ave S & Jackson St, Seattle, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 2d 1h.

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