The average train between Aurora and Waukegan takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is an hourly train service from Aurora 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 Aurora and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Aurora is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Aurora station and arriving at Waukegan station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Aurora to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Aurora to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Aurora and Waukegan is 77.7 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Aurora to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 14m.