The average train between Waukegan and Vernon Hills takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Waukegan to Vernon Hills. 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 4 times a day between Waukegan and Vernon Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Vernon Hills at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Vernon Hills. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at Vernon Hills station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Waukegan to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Vernon Hills station.
The distance between Waukegan and Vernon Hills is 19.5 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to Vernon Hills via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 27m.