The average train between Naperville and Waukegan takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Naperville 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 Naperville and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Naperville is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Naperville station and arriving at Waukegan station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Naperville to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
Naperville to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Naperville and Waukegan is 68.9 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Naperville to Waukegan via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 3m.