The average train between California and Elgin takes 2d 2h and the fastest train takes 45h 26m. There is at least one train per day from California 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 once daily between California and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from California is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from California to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
California to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between California and Elgin is 2670.9 km. The road distance is 3188 km.
You can take a train from Los Angeles to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 15m.
