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

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There are 9 ways to get from Waukegan to Michigan by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)planeORD - FNT
    4h 40m
    $71–311

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)planeORD - LAN
    5h 5m
    $53–353

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to DetroittrainWolverine
    8h 15m
    $54–157

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    9h 21m
    $54–104

  5. Drive 321 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Detroitcar321 mi
    5h 27m
    $59–85

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)planeORD - DTW
    5h 44m
    $118–333

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeORD - GRR
    6h 5m
    $75–485

  8. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)planeMDW - GRR
    4. Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
    6h 11m
    $85–616

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle KbusMilwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus 2550
    10h
    $86–245

Waukegan to Michigan by train, foot, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Detroit Bus Station via Water & Chicago - Circle K and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 10h.

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