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, Ikigai Sushi (550 N Green Bay Rd) and Asia-Azteca at American Place Casino (4011 Fountain Square Pl) are great picks.
When to visit Waukegan
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 30m.
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 RM 91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about RM 115 for a 1h 54m 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 129 km and will cost you around RM 363. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about RM 181 for a journey of 153 km.
Airlines serving Waukegan
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 RM 4.92 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 RM 59.02 and RM 78.69. The most frequently booked car type in Waukegan is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.