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Elgin Station to Evanston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin Station and Evanston takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin Station to Evanston. 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 11m
Duration
49 mi
Distance
$10
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 Evanstontrain train Up-N
2h 12m
$9–12

Elgin Station to Evanston train times

Trains run hourly between Elgin Station and Evanston. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin Station is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Evanston at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 49.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Elgin Station, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Evanston via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 12m.

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