The average train between Downers Grove and Elgin takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Downers Grove is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Downers Grove to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Downers Grove station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Downers Grove to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Downers Grove station.
Downers Grove to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Downers Grove and Elgin is 33.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Downers Grove to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 45m.