How to get from Arlington Heights to Waukegan by bus and train?

Arlington Heights to Waukegan map

From Arlington Heights to Waukegan by bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Waukegan in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

172min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    82 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington Heights to Waukegan by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

191min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Waukegan

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Waukegan, Chicago is approximately 46.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Waukegan by 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

Public transit stations close to Waukegan, Chicago

Waukegan is located at Waukegan, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & West St.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • Waukegan
  • North Chicago

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Washington St & West St
  • Genesee St & Belvidere St
  • Waukegan Metra Station

Related Routes

Arlington Heights to Waukegan map

From Arlington Heights to Waukegan by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

191min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #321| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Waukegan?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Waukegan?

    The alternative route takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington Heights and Waukegan in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington Heights to Waukegan in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station near Arlington Heights to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Davis Cta Station station near Waukegan in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington Heights to Waukegan in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Waukegan in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington Heights to get to Waukegan in Chicago?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington Heights and Waukegan in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station station, which is closest to Waukegan in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington Heights to Waukegan?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Waukegan costs $5.75.

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