The average train between Arlington Heights and Waukegan takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Arlington Heights to Waukegan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Arlington Heights and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Arlington Heights is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights station and arriving at Waukegan station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Arlington Heights to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Arlington Heights station.
Arlington Heights to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Arlington Heights and Waukegan is 32.6 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Waukegan via Clybourn in around 2h 26m.