The average train between Lake County and Chicago takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake County station and arriving at Chicago station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Lake County to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Prairie Crossing station.
Lake County to Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Lake County and Chicago is 59.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Metra operates a train from Prairie Crossing to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 22m.