Introduction
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 November
Estimated hotel price
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in November
Estimated hotel price
$190
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 18h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waukegan, followed by Train. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waukegan is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 57 km from Waukegan. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 225 km and will cost you around $110. From Madison, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 282 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 18h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waukegan, followed by Train. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $53 for a 2h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waukegan is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 57 km from Waukegan. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 225 km and will cost you around $110. From Madison, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near Waukegan

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Waukegan

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,511 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,041 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,437 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,267 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,113 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,473 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,872 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,003 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,608 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 $1.60 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 $19.16 and $25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Waukegan is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Volvo S60 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.60 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 $19.16 and $25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Waukegan is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Volvo S60 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.