With a population of 89.078, Waukegan is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 8h.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to South Bend takes 2h 05m and costs around €22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about €29 for a 2h 19m trip.
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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Amtrak, Bus and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 129 km and will cost you around €71. From Monona, the ticket costs about €72 for a journey of 282 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan and Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan.
Expect to pay €0.97 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 €11.60 and €15.46. 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 Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.