The average train between Elgin and Minneapolis takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Minneapolis. 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 daily between Elgin and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 1:28 PM which arrives into Minneapolis at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Minneapolis station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Elgin to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Minneapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Elgin and Minneapolis is 518 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 38m.
