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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Waukegan to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 301 bus from Butterfield Rd & Darmstadt Rd / Atwood Ave station to Forest Park 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 180 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

180min$8.75
Bus - 301
301
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Butterfield Rd & Darmstadt Rd / Atwood Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Waukegan
  • 2
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Waukegan to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 313 bus from St. Charles/Taft station to Lake St & Thatcher Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

212min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 313
313
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from St. Charles/Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/Taft
    ID 7313
    1.23 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6776
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverforest
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #16| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waukegan to Waukegan

The distance between Waukegan, Chicago and Waukegan, Chicago is approximately 52.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to Waukegan 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 Waukegan, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Sheridan Rd & Washington St.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • North Chicago
  • Waukegan

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Sheridan Rd & Washington St
  • Washington St & Sheridan Rd
  • Washington St & Genesee St

Public transit stations close to Waukegan, Chicago

Waukegan is located at Waukegan, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Genesee St & Belvidere St.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • Waukegan
  • North Chicago

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Genesee St & Belvidere St
  • Genesee St & Belvidere Rd
  • Grand Ave & Genesee St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Waukegan to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 313 bus from St. Charles/Taft station to Lake St & Thatcher Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

212min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 313
313
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from St. Charles/Taft

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St. Charles/Taft
    ID 7313
    1.23 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6776
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverforest
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #16| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 9
    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 Waukegan to Waukegan?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 301, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

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

    The 301 bus line goes from Forest Park Cta Station station near Waukegan to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Waukegan station near Waukegan in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Waukegan and Waukegan in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the 301 bus from the Forest Park Cta Station stop near Waukegan in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Waukegan to Waukegan costs $8.75.

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