Bloomington to Elgin Trains

Bloomington to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bloomington and Elgin takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Bloomington 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.

4h 29m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: $52
Average price: 5 times a day
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Bloomington to Elgin train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Bloomington and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bloomington is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

11:08 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
8:17 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
4h 7m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 9:55 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

7:06 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 39m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:45 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 3:45 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 9:55 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

7:06 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:42 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
11:08 AM → 3:40 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
5:35 PM → 9:54 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
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