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.

Where to Eat in Waukegan

If you’re looking for affordable options, Asia-Azteca at American Place Casino (4011 Fountain Square Pl) and Ikigai Sushi (550 N Green Bay Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Waukegan

Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 35 miles from Waukegan. The shortest flight to Waukegan from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 14h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Bloomington takes 2h 19m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $30 for a 2h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waukegan is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 35 miles from Waukegan. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Greyhound, Bus and Amtrak. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 80 miles and will cost you around $64. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Waukegan

Airlines serving Waukegan

Lufthansa
Good (3,657 reviews)
KLM
Good (671 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,395 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,181 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,796 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,398 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (3,964 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,220 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (3,945 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,602 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (600 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (362 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (587 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (807 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (714 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,252 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

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $21.99 and $29.31. The most frequently booked car type in Waukegan is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.