The average train between Elmhurst and Waukegan takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst station and arriving at Waukegan station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Elmhurst to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
Elmhurst to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Elmhurst and Waukegan is 52.2 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Elmhurst to Waukegan via Chicago OTC in around 2h 34m.