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How to get fromWaukegan to Austinby train, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    6h 55m
    $126–664

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORD - AUS
    6h 53m
    $96–373

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to DallasbusMilwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown AustinbusFlixBus 2230
    23h 52m
    $188–353

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    31h 8m
    $164–327

  5. Drive 1,149 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Austincar1,149 mi
    18h 50m
    $210–303

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMKE - AUS
    7h 15m
    $238–521

Waukegan to Austin by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration31h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Downtown Austin via Dallas, Samuell @ Cinnabar - W - Ns, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 23h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to Austin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 8m.

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