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Journey Information
There are 7 intercity buses per day from San Marcos to Waukegan. Traveling by bus from San Marcos to Waukegan usually takes around 22 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 21 hours and 45.5 minutes.
| Distance | 1028 mi (1655 km) |
| Shortest duration | 21h 46m |
| Cheapest price | $240.00 |
| Trips per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from San Marcos to Waukegan?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from San Marcos to Waukegan. 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 | 7 | 22h 55m | $240.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 22 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 1028 miles from San Marcos to Waukegan. However, the fastest bus only takes 21 hours and 45.5 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 1:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Marcos to Waukegan, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Marcos?
Main departure station: Restaurant Mazatlan
Most buses depart from the main station in San Marcos.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
Where does the bus arrive in Waukegan?
Main arrival station: 2067 Belvidere Rd
All buses from San Marcos arrive at one main station in Waukegan.
All bus stations in Waukegan:
2067 Belvidere Rd
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