The average train between Austin and Elgin takes 30h 24m and the fastest train takes 30h 14m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Austin 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Austin and Elgin. The service departs Austin at 9:26 AM in the morning, which arrives into Elgin at 15:45:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Austin to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Austin station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.
Austin to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Austin and Elgin is 1558 km. The road distance is 1793 km.
You can take a train from Austin to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 15m.
