The average train between Waukegan and Downers Grove takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Waukegan to Downers Grove. 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 Downers Grove. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Downers Grove at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Downers Grove. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at Downers Grove station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Waukegan to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Downers Grove train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Downers Grove station.
The distance between Waukegan and Downers Grove is 63.2 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to Downers Grove via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 39m.