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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
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in November
Estimated hotel price
$183
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 19h 10m.

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 Champaign, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 85 miles and will cost you around $75. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 205 miles.

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 19h 10m.

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 Champaign, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 85 miles and will cost you around $75. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Waukegan

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Waukegan

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,373 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,913 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,271 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,057 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,374 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (899 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 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 $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Waukegan is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. The most frequently booked car type in Waukegan is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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