Waukegan to Winnipeg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

683.6 miles 1100.2 km · straight line
820.3 miles estimated 1320.2 km · driving distance
16h 30min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Waukegan from Winnipeg?

The distance from Waukegan to Winnipeg is 683.6 miles (1100.2 km) as the crow flies. Winnipeg is located NW of Waukegan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.3 miles, taking about 16h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Waukegan is in Illinois, United States, while Winnipeg is in Manitoba, Canada.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Waukegan and Winnipeg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Waukegan to Winnipeg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 30min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 48min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 27min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Waukegan & Winnipeg

Quick Facts

Waukegan
42.36°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
199m elevation
Winnipeg
49.90°N, 97.14°W
America/Winnipeg
238m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients