The average train between Galesburg and Elgin takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Galesburg 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 3 times a day between Galesburg and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galesburg is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galesburg to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Galesburg station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Galesburg to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Galesburg and Elgin is 212.1 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 48m.
