The average train between Effingham and Elgin takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Effingham 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 Effingham and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Effingham is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Effingham to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Effingham to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
Effingham to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Effingham and Elgin is 325.1 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Effingham Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 43m.
