The average train between Elmhurst and Elgin takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmhurst to Elgin. 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 Elmhurst and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Elmhurst to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elmhurst station.
Elmhurst to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Elmhurst and Elgin is 32.1 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Elmhurst to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 38m.