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Elgin to Waukegan trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Waukegan takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin 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.

3h 5m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
  2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
3h 16m
$11–14

Elgin to Waukegan train times

Trains run hourly between Elgin and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 16m.

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