- Distance: 36.7 mi
- Duration: 1h 12m
The average train between Chicago and Elgin takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Chicago 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 hourly between Chicago and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Elgin station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
Chicago to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Chicago and Elgin is 57 km. The road distance is 65 km.
Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 14m.
