The average train between Elgin and Galesburg takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Galesburg. 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 4 times a day between Elgin and Galesburg. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Galesburg at 8:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 55m • 1 change

4h 38m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

4h 38m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change

4h 13m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Galesburg station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Elgin to Galesburg train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Galesburg train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
The distance between Elgin and Galesburg is 212.1 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 53m.