The average train between Waukegan and Wheeling takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Waukegan to Wheeling. 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 Wheeling. 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 Wheeling at 6:51 PM. 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 Wheeling. However, there are services departing from Waukegan station and arriving at Wheeling station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Waukegan to Wheeling train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
Waukegan to Wheeling train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Wheeling station.
The distance between Waukegan and Wheeling is 25.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Waukegan to Wheeling via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 16m.