The average train between Waukegan and Des Plaines takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Waukegan to Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at Des Plaines station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Waukegan to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Des Plaines train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Des Plaines station.
The distance between Waukegan and Des Plaines is 36.9 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to Des Plaines via Clybourn in around 2h.