The average train between Elgin and Philadelphia takes 22h 7m and the fastest train takes 21h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin to Philadelphia. 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 6 times a week between Elgin and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Elgin is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 22h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
Elgin to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Philadelphia train services, operated by Metra, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Elgin and Philadelphia is 1,123.8 km. The road distance is 1,509 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 21h 36m.
