The average train between Downers Grove and Waukegan takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Waukegan station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Downers Grove to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Waukegan is 63.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 51m.