The average train between Waukegan and Crystal Lake takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Waukegan to Crystal Lake. 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 Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at Crystal Lake station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Waukegan to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.
The distance between Waukegan and Crystal Lake is 41.1 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to Crystal Lake via Clybourn in around 2h 59m.