The average train between Crystal Lake and Waukegan takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Crystal Lake is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake station and arriving at Waukegan station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Crystal Lake to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
Crystal Lake to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Waukegan is 41.1 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Waukegan via Clybourn in around 3h.