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The average train between Kansas City and Elgin takes 11h 34m and the fastest train takes 9h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Kansas City 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 twice daily between Kansas City and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kansas City is at 8:40 AM which arrives into Elgin at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Kansas City station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Kansas City to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
Kansas City to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Kansas City and Elgin is 623.9 km. The road distance is 789 km.
You can take a train from Kansas City to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 33m.
