The average train between Waukegan and West Chicago takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Waukegan to West Chicago. 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 West Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Waukegan is at 10:30 PM which arrives into West Chicago at 1:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to West Chicago. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at West Chicago station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Waukegan to West Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to West Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at West Chicago station.
The distance between Waukegan and West Chicago is 60.9 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to West Chicago via Chicago OTC in around 2h 54m.