The average train between Elgin and Aurora takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Aurora. 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 Aurora. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Aurora at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Aurora station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Elgin to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Aurora train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Aurora station.
The distance between Elgin and Aurora is 30.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 58m.