The average train between Elmhurst and Albany takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmhurst to Albany. 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 Albany. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Albany. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst station and arriving at Albany station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Elmhurst to Albany train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Elmhurst to Albany train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Elmhurst and Albany is 213.3 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.