Elgin to Springfield Trains

Elgin to Springfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Springfield takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: $126
Average price: 5 times a day
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5h 12m

$106–167

Elgin to Springfield train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Elgin and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Springfield at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:28 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 10:16 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:26 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
10:10 PM → 10:10 AM
Arrives next day
12h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 5:26 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:10 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:10 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:10 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:10 AM
4h 18m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 5:26 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 8:25 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Springfield? 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.