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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Waukegan travel guide

Waukegan Tourism | Waukegan Guide

You're Going to Love Waukegan

With a population of 89 078, Waukegan is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States.

When to visit Waukegan

Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waukegan

Plane

Although Waukegan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 56 km from Waukegan. The shortest flight to Waukegan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waukegan, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 129 km and will cost you around $64. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 322 km.

Plane

Although Waukegan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 56 km from Waukegan. The shortest flight to Waukegan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waukegan, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 129 km and will cost you around $64. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Waukegan

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Waukegan

Lufthansa
Good (7,040 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,958 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,956 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,284 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
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Where to stay in Waukegan

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan and Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waukegan

Hiring a car in Waukegan

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in Waukegan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.12 and $24.16.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Expect to pay $1.51 per litre in Waukegan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.12 and $24.16.

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