There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to Cloud Gate by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train via Washington & Wabash
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCUp-N
1h 37m$7–10Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCUp-N
1h 38m$3–7Bus, line 62 bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
- Take the bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Monroe62
1h 45m$38–127Drive 40.7 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Cloud Gate40.7 mi
51 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waukegan to Cloud Gate40.7 mi
51 min$110–130Train, subway
- Take the train from Waukegan to Main St.Up-N
- Take the subway from Main to Washington/WabashPurple Line
1h 41m
Waukegan to Cloud Gate by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Cloud Gate is to train which costs $3 - $7 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Cloud Gate is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Cloud Gate. However, there are services departing from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan and arriving at Dearborn & Monroe via California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waukegan and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Waukegan and Cloud Gate is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Cloud Gate without a car is to train via Washington & Wabash which takes 1h 37m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Waukegan to Cloud Gate, including transfers.
Waukegan to Cloud Gate bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Cloud Gate train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Cloud Gate is to train via Washington & Wabash which takes 1h 37m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 62 bus, which costs $35 - $130 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Cloud Gate, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Cloud Gate via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, and Dearborn & Monroe in around 1h 45m.
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- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Main St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Main to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station to Dearborn & Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to Cloud Gate bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Chicago station.
Waukegan to Cloud Gate train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Cloud Gate is 41 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Waukegan to Cloud Gate.
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