The average train between Lafayette and Elgin takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Lafayette 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 week between Lafayette and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lafayette is at 8:01 AM which arrives into Elgin at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lafayette to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Lafayette station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Lafayette to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
Lafayette to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Lafayette and Elgin is 215.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 17m.
