The average train between Elgin and Birmingham takes 47h and the fastest train takes 46h 47m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Elgin to Birmingham. 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 5 times a week between Elgin and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 47h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Birmingham station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h.
Elgin to Birmingham train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Birmingham train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Birmingham station.
The distance between Elgin and Birmingham is 955.8 km. The road distance is 2,128 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Birmingham via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 31h 4m.
