Waukegan travel guide

Waukegan Tourism | Waukegan Guide

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
S$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waukegan in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 131
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about S$ 39 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 52. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about S$ 52 for a journey of 129 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Waukegan. The train journey from Waukegan to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about S$ 39 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waukegan, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Waukegan takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 52. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about S$ 52 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Waukegan

Airlines serving Waukegan

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,504 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,531 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,349 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,330 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

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 227+
Sonesta Simply Suites Chicago Waukegan
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 140+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago North-Waukegan-Gurnee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 182+
Red Roof Inn Gurnee - Waukegan
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 97+
Rodeway Inn Waukegan - Gurnee
2 stars
Mediocre (3.3, Mediocre reviews)
S$ 68+

Hiring a car in Waukegan

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.44. 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 Full-size car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.44. 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 Full-size car hire (Jeep Compass or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.