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Elgin to Winnetka trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Winnetka takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Winnetka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
  2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain train Up-N
2h 24m
$10–12

Elgin to Winnetka train times

Trains run hourly between Elgin and Winnetka. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Winnetka at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MetraMetra1h 44m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 38m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 12m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra3h 15m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 15m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 25m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 16m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 9m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Winnetka? 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.

Map of how to get from Elgin to Winnetka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Winnetka, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Winnetka via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 24m.

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