The average train between Elgin and Joliet takes 2h 54m 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.
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 Union Station and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Joliet station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Elgin to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
The distance between Elgin and Joliet is 59.3 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Joliet via Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 3h 14m.