Plan your visit
Everything you need before you go
Whether you're arriving by train, driving in for the day, or staying the weekend, here's what to know before you explore Waukegan — how to get here, where to park, a bit about the city itself, and how to reach us with questions.
Getting here
Rail, road & runway
Rail commuters can ride the Metra Union Pacific North Line, running from Kenosha to Chicago in about 65-75 minutes. The new Waukegan station has parking for 400+ vehicles.
65-75 min
3
400+
station parking spots
By Air
By Bus
By Car
Parking & maps
Know before you go
Downtown uses SMART meters and pay stations. Under the alternate parking ordinance, park on the odd side of the street on odd calendar days and the even side on even days.
2 - 6 am
needs city sticker
10
downtown lots
About Waukegan
26 miles north of Chicago
Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, Waukegan is a vibrant lakeside city where arts, culture, and natural beauty come together, with historic charm and miles of scenic shoreline.
The Waukegan Harbor and Marina features nearly 700 slips for boaters, while Municipal Beach offers open sand, protected dunes, and lake views. The Genesee Theatre and Three Brothers Theatre anchor a growing arts scene, and ArtWauk turns downtown into an open-air gallery every third Saturday.
From Pride and Juneteenth to Scoop Waukegan, the city's calendar runs all summer long.
Questions?
Everything you need before you go
City of Waukegan · 100 N Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
847-599-2500 · Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (except legal holidays)