The average train between Elgin and Michigan takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Michigan. 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 3 times a day between Elgin and Michigan. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Michigan at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Michigan? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Michigan station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Elgin to Michigan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Michigan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Detroit station.
The distance between Elgin and Michigan is 342.2 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 8h 7m.