The average train between Elgin and Washington takes 19h 51m and the fastest train takes 19h 42m. There is at least one train per day from Elgin to Washington. 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 once daily between Elgin and Washington. 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 Washington at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Washington. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Washington station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.
Elgin to Washington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Washington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Elgin and Washington is 1,012.4 km. The road distance is 1,295 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 47m.
