The average train between Elgin and Ottawa takes 39h 57m and the fastest train takes 38h 29m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Elgin to Ottawa. 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 5 times a week between Elgin and Ottawa. The earliest departure is at 6:28 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Elgin is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Ottawa at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 39h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Ottawa station via Chicago Union Station, Detroit station and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 57m.
Elgin to Ottawa train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Ottawa train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Ottawa station.
The distance between Elgin and Ottawa is 1077.1 km. The road distance is 1264 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Ottawa via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Windsor, and Toronto Union Station in around 18h 50m.
