How to get from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Waukegan to McCormick Place Station by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Cermak-Mccormick Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

123min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to McCormick Place Station
Leaves from Grand Ave & Jackson St
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave & Jackson St
    ID 18479
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Mccormick Place
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to McCormick Place Station
    Walk to
    McCormick Place Station
    780 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waukegan to McCormick Place Station by bus and train

To get from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Mccormick Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

130min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 124
124
Train - MEME
Walk to McCormick Place Station
Leaves from Waukegan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    1.15 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #617| Kensington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mccormick Place
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to McCormick Place Station
    Walk to
    McCormick Place Station
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station
The distance between Waukegan, Chicago and McCormick Place Station, Chicago is approximately 41.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Waukegan

Waukegan is located at North Jackson Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson/Oak Crest.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • Waukegan
  • North Chicago

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Jackson/Oak Crest
  • Jackson/Clayton
  • Jackson/Rogers
Public transit stations close to McCormick Place Station, Chicago

McCormick Place Station is located at McCormick Place Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is King Drive & 25th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to McCormick Place Station:

  • Cermak-Mccormick Place

Train stations close to McCormick Place Station:

  • Mccormick Place
  • 27thst.
  • 18th St.

Bus stations close to McCormick Place Station:

  • King Drive & 25th Street (South)
  • Cermak & Prairie (West)
  • Cermak & Indiana (East)
Related Routes

From Waukegan to McCormick Place Station by bus and train

To get from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 124 bus and finally take the ME train from Millennium Station station to Mccormick Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

130min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 124
124
Train - MEME
Walk to McCormick Place Station
Leaves from Waukegan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    1.15 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 124124
    Wait for bus
    124
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph & Michigan (East)
    ID 14482
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #617| Kensington
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mccormick Place
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to McCormick Place Station
    Walk to
    McCormick Place Station
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 124, Bus line ME.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and McCormick Place Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station?

    The 565 bus line goes from Grand Ave & Jackson St station near Waukegan in Waukegan to Waukegan Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Waukegan Metra Station station near McCormick Place Station in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Waukegan in Waukegan and McCormick Place Station in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan to get to McCormick Place Station?

    Get on the 565 bus from the Grand Ave & Jackson St stop near Waukegan in Waukegan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waukegan and McCormick Place Station?

    Get off the bus at the Waukegan Metra Station station, which is closest to McCormick Place Station in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station?

    The ride from Waukegan to McCormick Place Station costs $9.55.

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