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How to get fromWaukegan to University of Illinois Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Waukegan to University of Illinois Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    6h 39m
    $31–89

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagobusMilwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 15m
    $77–229

  3. Drive 232.9 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to University of Illinois Springfieldcar232.9 mi
    3h 59m
    $43–62

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    4h 39m
    $85–416

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 38m
    $44–87

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to University of Illinois Springfieldtaxi
    5h 8m
    $161–421

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and University of Illinois Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to University of Illinois Springfield via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Springfield, Washington & 4th, Transfer Center Stop D, and Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to University of Illinois Springfield via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, Chicago, Transfer Center Stop D, and Eliza Farnham & Vachel Lindsay in around 7h 15m.

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