The average train between California and Elgin takes 2d 3h and the fastest train takes 46h 20m. 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 4:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from California is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Elgin at 3:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 3h. 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 California station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 3h.
California to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between California and Elgin is 2,670.9 km. The road distance is 3,643 km.
You can take a train from Los Angeles to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 15m.
