The train between Elgin and Houston takes 47h 50m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Elgin to Houston. 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 twice a week between Elgin and Houston. The earliest departure is at 6:28 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Elgin is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Houston at 6:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 47h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Houston. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Houston station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 50m.
Elgin to Houston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Houston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Houston station.
The distance between Elgin and Houston is 1,505.1 km. The road distance is 2,143 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 32h 17m.
