How to get from Waukegan to Palatine by bus and train?

From Waukegan to Palatine by bus and train

To get from Waukegan to Palatine in Palatine, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Palatine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

158min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Palatine
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
    Clybourn
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palatine
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    East Northwest Highway
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waukegan to Palatine by train

To get from Waukegan to Palatine in Palatine, take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Palatine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

165min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Palatine
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
    Clybourn
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palatine
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    East Northwest Highway
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waukegan to Palatine

The distance between Waukegan, Palatine and Palatine, Palatine is approximately 59.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to Palatine by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Palatine – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waukegan

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

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • North Chicago
  • Waukegan

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Jackson/Oak Crest
  • Jackson/Clayton
  • Jackson/Rogers

Public transit stations close to Palatine, Palatine

Palatine is located at East Northwest Highway, Palatine and the nearest public transit station is Palatine.

Train stations close to Palatine:

  • Palatine
  • Arlington Park

Related Routes

From Waukegan to Palatine by train

To get from Waukegan to Palatine in Palatine, take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Palatine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

165min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Palatine
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
    Clybourn
    59 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Palatine
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to Palatine
    Walk to
    Palatine
    East Northwest Highway
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waukegan to Palatine?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan to Palatine?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Palatine?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waukegan to Palatine?

    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 2 train lines till Waukegan Metra Station station near Palatine in Palatine.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukegan to Palatine by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waukegan in Waukegan and Palatine in Palatine by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan to get to Palatine?

    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 Palatine?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Waukegan to Palatine?

    The ride from Waukegan to Palatine costs $9.50.

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