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Lake County to Chicago trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lake County and Chicago takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake County to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Lake County to Chicago train times

Trains run hourly between Lake County and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake County is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Chicago at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 1h 17m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 8m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake County to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 39.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Lake County, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Prairie Crossing to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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