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How to get fromWashington to Gurneeby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Gurnee by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    5h 40m
    $120–633

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 37m
    $60–318

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    19h 57m
    $140–205

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    20h 50m
    $431–661

  5. Drive  726.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Gurneecar car 726.5 mi
    12h 43m
    $125–180

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 53m
    $138–615

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 22m
    $160–834

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    7h 24m
    $140–860

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    7h 39m
    $70–910

Washington to Gurnee by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 650.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 20h 50m.

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