The average train between Palatine and Waukegan takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Palatine 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 Palatine and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Palatine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 1:54 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 Palatine to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Palatine station and arriving at Waukegan station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Palatine to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Palatine station.
Palatine to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Palatine and Waukegan is 32.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Palatine to Waukegan via Clybourn in around 2h 33m.