There are 3 ways to get from Waukegan to Elgin by train, car, or taxi
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Waukegan to Elgin by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Elgin is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Elgin is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Waukegan and Elgin is 73 miles. The road distance is 39.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Waukegan to Elgin, including transfers.
Waukegan to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Elgin is 39 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Waukegan to Elgin.
There are 136+ hotels available in Elgin.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Waukegan to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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