The average train between Chicago and Lake County takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Chicago to Lake County. 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 Chicago and Lake County. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lake County at 12:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Lake County station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
Chicago to Lake County train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Lake County train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Prairie Crossing station.
The distance between Chicago and Lake County is 59.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Prairie Crossing hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 19m.