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The average train between Detroit and Elgin takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Detroit 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 Detroit and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Detroit to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Detroit and Elgin is 432.5 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Detroit to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 58m.
