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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from McAllen to Waukegan. Traveling by bus from McAllen to Waukegan usually takes around 26 hours and 50 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 1262 mi (2031 km) |
| Shortest duration | 26h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $255.00 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from McAllen to Waukegan?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from McAllen to Waukegan. El Expreso Bus is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 1 | 1d 2h 50m | $255.00 |
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The bus takes an average of 26 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 1262 miles from McAllen to Waukegan. 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from McAllen to Waukegan. It leaves the station in McAllen at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in McAllen?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: 1501 W Highway 83
Most buses depart from the main station in McAllen.
All bus stations in McAllen:
1501 W Highway 83
Where does the bus arrive in Waukegan?
Main arrival station: 2067 Belvidere Rd
All buses from McAllen arrive at one main station in Waukegan.
All bus stations in Waukegan:
2067 Belvidere Rd
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