Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Waukegan travel guide

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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

Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 375
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 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 Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Waukegan

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Waukegan

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,810 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,068 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,941 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 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 AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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