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, Asia-Azteca at American Place Casino (4011 Fountain Square Pl) and Ikigai Sushi (550 N Green Bay Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Waukegan

Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waukegan is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 35 miles from Waukegan. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 103. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about C$ 52 for a journey of 95 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 2h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waukegan is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 35 miles from Waukegan. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 103. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about C$ 52 for a journey of 95 miles.

Airports near Waukegan

Airlines serving Waukegan

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,862 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,519 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,635 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,484 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (760 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,325 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (763 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (444 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (917 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

Most booked hotels in Waukegan

Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gurnee, IL
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
Hampton Inn Chicago-Gurnee
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 122+
Baymont by Wyndham Gurnee
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 106+

Renting a car in Waukegan

Expect to pay C$ 1.35 per litre in Waukegan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.12 and C$ 21.49. 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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.35 per litre in Waukegan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.12 and C$ 21.49. 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 Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.