The average train between Glen Ellyn and Elgin takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Glen Ellyn 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 hourly between Glen Ellyn and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glen Ellyn is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Glen Ellyn to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
Glen Ellyn to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Elgin is 25.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 51m.