The average train between Elgin and Wilmette takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Wilmette. 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 hourly between Elgin and Wilmette. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Wilmette at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Wilmette station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Elgin to Wilmette train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Wilmette train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Wilmette station.
The distance between Elgin and Wilmette is 46.3 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Wilmette via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 17m.