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Des Plaines to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Des Plaines and Elgin takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Des Plaines 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.

2h 23m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
2h 37m
$9–12

Des Plaines to Elgin train times

Trains run hourly between Des Plaines and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Des Plaines is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 37m.

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