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

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There are 11 ways to get from Waukegan to Sylmar by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeMDW - BUR
    9h 44m
    $171–771

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    10h 26m
    $102–379

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    47h 29m
    $230–565

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to El Pasobus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus
    4. Take the bus from Main / 7th to Hubbard / Glenoaksbus92
    2d
    $386–697

  5. Drive 2,019.7 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Sylmarcar2,019.7 mi
    32h 14m
    $369–533

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    10h 32m
    $132–530

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    11h 45m
    $168–726

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    11h 48m
    $218–979

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

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    12h 2m
    $178–778

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    13h 25m
    $128–458

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $168–463

Waukegan to Sylmar by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Sylmar, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Sylmar / San Fernando via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, and L.A. Union Station in around 47h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Hubbard / Glenoaks via Dallas, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, El Paso, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, and Main / 7th in around 2d.

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