- Distance: 37.2 mi
- Duration: 1h 15m
The average train between Elgin and Downtown Chicago takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Downtown Chicago. 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 hourly between Elgin and Downtown Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Downtown Chicago at 10:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin station and arriving at Downtown Chicago station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Elgin to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Elgin and Downtown Chicago is 55.7 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Metra operates a train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
