The average train between Elgin and Cleveland takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Cleveland. 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 twice daily between Elgin and Cleveland. The earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Elgin is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cleveland at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Cleveland station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Elgin to Cleveland train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Cleveland train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
The distance between Elgin and Cleveland is 549.3 km. The road distance is 605 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 22m.