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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Bloomington–Normal takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Bloomington–Normal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 11m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
$86
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Elgin to Bloomington–Normal train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Elgin and Bloomington–Normal. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Bloomington–Normal at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 28m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 54m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 28m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 54m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 28m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 54m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 28m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak3h 21m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 28m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    MetraAmtrak4h 1m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak4h 27m • 1 change
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    MetraAmtrak3h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 160.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 15m.

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