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Evanston to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Evanston and Elgin takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Evanston 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.

2h 10m
Duration
49 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
2h 27m
$9–12

Evanston to Elgin train times

Trains run hourly between Evanston and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 49.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Evanston to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 27m.

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