Elgin to Joliet Trains

Elgin to Joliet trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Joliet takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Joliet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: $12
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri

3h 14m

$11–14

Elgin to Joliet train times

Trains run hourly between Elgin and Joliet. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Joliet at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:28 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:28 PM → 4:08 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 4:56 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:01 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 38m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 11:06 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:06 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Joliet? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Elgin to Joliet train times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:28 PM → 3:06 PM

1:28 PM → 4:08 PM

2:28 PM → 4:56 PM

3:28 PM → 6:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM

5:33 AM → 8:11 AM

6:26 AM → 9:06 AM

7:26 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM

5:33 AM → 8:11 AM

6:26 AM → 9:06 AM

7:26 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM

5:33 AM → 8:11 AM

6:26 AM → 9:06 AM

7:26 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:52 AM → 7:36 AM

5:33 AM → 8:11 AM

6:26 AM → 9:06 AM

7:26 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:55 AM → 9:50 AM

7:55 AM → 11:06 AM

8:55 AM → 12:06 PM

10:55 AM → 2:06 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:55 AM → 9:50 AM

7:55 AM → 11:06 AM

9:55 AM → 2:06 PM

11:55 AM → 4:06 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?

Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station

Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet

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