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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waukegan has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Waukegan
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
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 domestic flight to Waukegan departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m 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 Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Waukegan
Where to stay in popular areas of Waukegan
Most booked hotels in Waukegan
Renting a car in Waukegan
Renting a car in Waukegan costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Waukegan.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Waukegan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Waukegan is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.