The average train between Elgin and Arlington Heights takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Arlington Heights. 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 Elgin and Arlington Heights. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Arlington Heights at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Arlington Heights. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Arlington Heights station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Elgin to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Arlington Heights train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Arlington Heights station.
The distance between Elgin and Arlington Heights is 25.5 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Arlington Heights via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 35m.