The average train between Vernon Hills and Waukegan takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Vernon Hills 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 4 times a day between Vernon Hills and Waukegan. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vernon Hills is at 4:12 PM which arrives into Waukegan at 6:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vernon Hills to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Vernon Hills station and arriving at Waukegan station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Vernon Hills to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
Vernon Hills to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Waukegan station.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Waukegan is 19.5 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Vernon Hills to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 8m.