Elgin to Zion Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Zion takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Zion. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration: 79 mi
Distance: $13
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain Up-N

3h 51m

$11–15

Elgin to Zion train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Elgin and Zion. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Zion at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:28 PM → 7:01 AM
Arrives next day
9h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 5:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 5:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 5:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 5:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:01 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 7:01 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:01 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
9:55 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
1:55 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 7:01 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 5:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:19 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Zion? 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.

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Elgin to Zion train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:28 PM → 7:01 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM

12:28 PM → 3:31 PM

2:28 PM → 5:19 PM

3:28 PM → 6:19 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM

12:28 PM → 3:31 PM

2:28 PM → 5:19 PM

3:28 PM → 6:19 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM

12:28 PM → 3:31 PM

2:28 PM → 5:19 PM

3:28 PM → 6:19 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM

12:28 PM → 3:31 PM

2:28 PM → 5:19 PM

3:28 PM → 6:19 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:55 AM → 10:01 AM

10:55 AM → 2:01 PM

1:55 PM → 5:01 PM

3:55 PM → 7:01 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:55 AM → 10:01 AM

9:55 AM → 2:01 PM

1:55 PM → 5:01 PM

3:55 PM → 7:01 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:31 AM

12:28 PM → 3:31 PM

2:28 PM → 5:19 PM

3:28 PM → 6:19 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station

Train from Chicago OTC to Zion

Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station

Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan

Train trips from Elgin

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Alternative transport options

9:28 PM → 7:01 AM
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