How to get from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan by bus and train?

From Aurora IL USA to Waukegan by bus and train

To get from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan in Waukegan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 572 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Washington/Jackson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

211min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 572
572
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 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
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington/Jackson
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    North Jackson Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan by bus and train via BNSF, UP-N and 565

To get from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan in Waukegan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Grand Ave & Jackson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

214min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 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
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Jackson St
    ID 18544
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    North Jackson Street
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan

The distance between Aurora IL USA, Waukegan and Waukegan, Waukegan is approximately 75.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waukegan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Aurora IL USA

Aurora IL USA is located at Aurora IL USA, Waukegan and the nearest public transit station is Galena Blvd & Locust St.

Train stations close to Aurora IL USA:

  • Aurora

Bus stations close to Aurora IL USA:

  • Galena Blvd & Locust St
  • Locust St & Galena Blvd
  • Galena Blvd & Lake St

Public transit stations close to Waukegan, Waukegan

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

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • North Chicago
  • Waukegan

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Jackson/Low
  • Jackson/Jackson Ct.
  • Jackson/Rogers

Related Routes

Alternative route from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan by bus and train via BNSF, UP-N and 565

To get from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan in Waukegan, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Aurora station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 565 bus from Waukegan Metra Station station to Grand Ave & Jackson St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

214min$15.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 565
565
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Aurora

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aurora
    0.79 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1250| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    58 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
    #321| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    College Of Lake County
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand Ave & Jackson St
    ID 18544
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    North Jackson Street
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 572.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 565.

  • Is there a direct train between Aurora IL USA and Waukegan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan?

    The BNSF train line goes from Aurora station near Aurora IL USA in Aurora to #1250| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #1250| Chicago Union Station station near Waukegan in Waukegan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Aurora IL USA in Aurora and Waukegan in Waukegan by train and bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Aurora IL USA to get to Waukegan?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Aurora station near Aurora IL USA in Aurora.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Aurora IL USA and Waukegan?

    Get off the train at the #1250| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Waukegan in Waukegan.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan?

    The ride from Aurora IL USA to Waukegan costs $15.50.