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Waukegan to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Waukegan and Elgin takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Waukegan to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
3h 18m
$11–14

Waukegan to Elgin train times

Trains run hourly between Waukegan and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 18m.

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