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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Waukegan to Lake Charles. Traveling by bus from Waukegan to Lake Charles usually takes around 36 hours, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 34 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 890 mi (1433 km) |
| Shortest duration | 35h 0m |
| Cheapest price | €145.45 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Waukegan to Lake Charles?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Waukegan to Lake Charles. Tornado Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 4 | 1d 11h 31m | €145.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 36 hours to cover the 1433 kilometers from Waukegan to Lake Charles. However, the fastest bus only takes 34 hours and 45 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00am. To see the times for all buses from Waukegan to Lake Charles, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Waukegan?
Main departure station: 2067 Belvidere Rd
Most buses depart from the main station in Waukegan.
All bus stations in Waukegan:
2067 Belvidere Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Lake Charles?
Main arrival station: 804 N Lakeshore Dr
All buses from Waukegan arrive at one main station in Lake Charles.
Bus stations in Lake Charles:
804 N Lakeshore Dr
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