The average train between Elgin and Mount Prospect takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Mount Prospect. 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 Mount Prospect. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Mount Prospect at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 50m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Elgin to Mount Prospect? 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 Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Mount Prospect station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Elgin to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Mt. Prospect station.
The distance between Elgin and Mount Prospect is 28.6 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Mt. Prospect via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 31m.