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Where to stay
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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
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in November
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 19h 16m.

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 $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines. From Madison, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 282 km and will cost you around $98. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $93 for a journey of 354 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 19h 16m.

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 $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $61 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, FlixBus and American Airlines. From Madison, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 282 km and will cost you around $98. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $93 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Waukegan

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Waukegan

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,975 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,298 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,082 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,137 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,450 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (984 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,866 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,149 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 $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.80. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.62 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 $19.35 and $25.80. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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