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Elgin to Des Plaines trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Des Plaines takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Des Plaines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 21m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
  2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
2h 21m
$10–12

Elgin to Des Plaines train times

Trains run hourly between Elgin and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Des Plaines via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 21m.

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