How to get from Waukegan to Waukegan by train?

By train

To get from Waukegan to Waukegan in Chicago, take the SWS train from Palos Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

156min$13.50
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Palos Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waukegan
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #800| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 122nd St station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 34 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

214min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 386
386
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Harlem Ave & 122nd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 122nd St
    ID 13358
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| 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
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Public transit directions from Waukegan to Waukegan

The distance between Waukegan, Chicago and Waukegan, Chicago is approximately 56.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to Waukegan by 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 Sheridan Rd & Grand Ave / Mathon Dr.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • North Chicago
  • Waukegan

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Sheridan Rd & Grand Ave / Mathon Dr
  • Grand Ave & Genesee St
  • Genesee St & Belvidere St

Related Routes

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 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 122nd St station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 34 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

214min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 386
386
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Harlem Ave & 122nd St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 122nd St
    ID 13358
    1.24 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 386, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

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

    The SWS train line goes from #800| Chicago Union Station station near Waukegan to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Waukegan station near Waukegan in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukegan to Waukegan in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Waukegan and Waukegan in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the SWS train from the #800| Chicago Union Station station near Waukegan in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Waukegan to Waukegan?

    The ride from Waukegan to Waukegan costs $13.50.

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