The average train between Elgin and St. Louis takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to St. Louis. 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 day between Elgin and St. Louis. 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 St. Louis at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 23m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

6h 55m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 41m • 1 change

6h 9m • 1 change

6h 23m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

6h 55m • 1 change

6h 9m • 1 change

6h 23m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

6h 55m • 1 change

6h 56m • 1 change

7h 30m • 1 change

6h 28m • 1 change
Arrives next day

13h 51m • 1 change

6h 9m • 1 change

6h 23m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

6h 55m • 1 change

6h 9m • 1 change

6h 23m • 1 change

6h 57m • 1 change

6h 55m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Elgin to St. Louis? 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 St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at St. Louis station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Elgin to St. Louis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to St. Louis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at St. Louis station.
The distance between Elgin and St. Louis is 412.5 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 3m.