The average train between Elgin and Palos Heights takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Palos Heights. 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 every 3 hours between Elgin and Palos Heights. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Palos Heights at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Palos Heights. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Palos Heights station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Elgin to Palos Heights train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Palos Heights train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Palos Heights station.
The distance between Elgin and Palos Heights is 57.4 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Palos Heights via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 57m.