The average train between Elgin and Glen Ellyn takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Glen Ellyn at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Glen Ellyn station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Elgin to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Glen Ellyn station.
The distance between Elgin and Glen Ellyn is 25.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Glen Ellyn via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 38m.