The average train between Elgin and Champaign takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Champaign. 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 Champaign. 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 Champaign at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Champaign station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Elgin to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Champaign train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Champaign-Urbana station.
The distance between Elgin and Champaign is 213.6 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 48m.
