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The average train between Champaign and Elgin takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Champaign 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 3 times a day between Champaign and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Champaign is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Champaign to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
Champaign to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Champaign and Elgin is 213.6 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 28m.
