The average train between Highland Park and Elgin takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Highland Park 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 Highland Park and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Highland Park is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Highland Park station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Highland Park to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.
Highland Park to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Highland Park and Elgin is 42.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Highland Park to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 53m.