The average train between Elgin and West Lafayette takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Elgin to West Lafayette. 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 3 times a week between Elgin and West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at West Lafayette station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Elgin to West Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to West Lafayette train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The distance between Elgin and West Lafayette is 212.8 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 18m.
