The average train between Elgin and Centralia takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Centralia. 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 Elgin and Centralia. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Centralia at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Centralia. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Centralia station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Elgin to Centralia train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Centralia train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Centralia Amtrak station.
The distance between Elgin and Centralia is 397.2 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Centralia Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 45m.