The average train between Waukegan and Joliet takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Waukegan to Joliet. 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 Joliet. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Joliet at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at Joliet station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Waukegan to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
The distance between Waukegan and Joliet is 95.3 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to Joliet via Chicago OTC and LaSalle Street in around 3h 22m.