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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeORD - BDL
    7h 20m
    $149–854

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeMDW - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
    4. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
    10h 47m
    $108–695

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLake Shore Limited
    21h 44m
    $144–487

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
    26h 56m
    $162–412

  5. Drive 938.3 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Springfieldcar938.3 mi
    16h 3m
    $172–248

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeMDW - BDL
    7h 17m
    $109–805

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeMDW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
    9h 10m
    $149–781

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeORD - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
    9h 17m
    $229–630

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeORD - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
    9h 27m
    $145–760

Waukegan to Springfield by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Springfield Union Station via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 26h 56m.

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