The average train between Fox Lake and Elgin takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Fox Lake 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 every 4 hours between Fox Lake and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Fox Lake is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change

3h 12m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h • 1 change

3h • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change

3h 12m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change

3h 12m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change

3h 12m • 1 change

2h 58m • 1 change

2h 31m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change

3h 12m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Fox Lake to Elgin? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fox Lake to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Fox Lake station and arriving at Elgin station via Western Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Fox Lake to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Fox Lake station.
Fox Lake to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Fox Lake and Elgin is 40.8 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Fox Lake to Elgin via Western Ave in around 3h 14m.