Evanston to Elgin Station Trains

Trip Overview

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

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Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W

2h 27m

$9–12

Evanston to Elgin Station train times

Trains run hourly between Evanston and Elgin Station. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Elgin Station at 1:55 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.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:43 PM → 5:41 PM
1h 58m • 1 change
4:27 PM → 6:12 PM
1h 45m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:23 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 7:25 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:20 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
11:20 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
1:20 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM
2h • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM
2h • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM
2h • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM
2h • 1 change
6:55 AM → 8:45 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:41 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 10:40 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Elgin Station? 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.

Evanston to Elgin Station trains

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Evanston to Elgin Station train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:43 PM → 5:41 PM

4:27 PM → 6:12 PM

4:43 PM → 6:23 PM

5:20 PM → 7:25 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:45 AM

7:20 AM → 9:45 AM

9:20 AM → 11:45 AM

11:20 AM → 1:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:20 AM → 9:45 AM

9:20 AM → 11:45 AM

11:20 AM → 1:45 PM

1:20 PM → 3:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM

6:55 AM → 8:45 AM

7:41 AM → 9:45 AM

8:41 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM

6:55 AM → 8:45 AM

7:41 AM → 9:45 AM

8:41 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM

6:55 AM → 8:45 AM

7:41 AM → 9:45 AM

8:41 AM → 10:40 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM

6:55 AM → 8:45 AM

7:41 AM → 9:45 AM

8:41 AM → 10:40 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Evanston to Chicago OTC

Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin

Train trips from Evanston

Train trips to Elgin Station

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