The average train between Elgin and Great Lakes (Station) takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Great Lakes (Station). 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 Great Lakes (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Great Lakes (Station) at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Great Lakes (Station). However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Great Lakes (Station) station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Elgin to Great Lakes (Station) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Great Lakes (Station) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Great Lakes station.
The distance between Elgin and Great Lakes (Station) is 46.7 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 5m.