With a population of 89,078, Waukegan is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan and Red Roof Inn Gurnee - 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.