The average train between Elgin and Columbia takes 31h 6m and the fastest train takes 30h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Elgin to Columbia. 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 once daily between Elgin and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 31h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Columbia station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 6m.
Elgin to Columbia train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Columbia train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Columbia Station.
The distance between Elgin and Columbia is 1,095.2 km. The road distance is 2,106 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Columbia Station via Chicago Union Station in around 31h 2m.
