There are 7 ways to get from Waukegan to Toledo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCUp-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to ToledoFloridian / ...
6h 24m$49–127Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus StopGreyhound US0164
7h 41m$63–207Drive 279.2 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to Toledo279.2 mi
4h 52m$51–74Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)MDW - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledo
7h 47mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)ORD - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledo
7h 50mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)ORD - FWA
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledo
7h 8m$74–325Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledo
7h 58m
Waukegan to Toledo by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Toledo is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Toledo is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Toledo. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Toledo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Waukegan and Toledo is 270 miles. The road distance is 280.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Toledo without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Waukegan to Toledo, including transfers.
Waukegan to Toledo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Toledo is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $210 and takes 7h 41m.
Toledo is 1h ahead of Waukegan. It is currently 2:52 PM in Waukegan and 3:52 PM in Toledo.
Waukegan to Toledo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Toledo, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to Toledo via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Toledo Bus Stop via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Jackson-Blue, Clinton-Blue, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 41m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- 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 Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Toledo is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Waukegan to Toledo.
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