The average train between Waukegan and Aurora takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Waukegan to Aurora. 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 Waukegan and Aurora. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Aurora at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at Aurora station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Waukegan to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.
The distance between Waukegan and Aurora is 77.7 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to Aurora via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 6m.