The average train between Lombard and Elgin takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Lombard 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 Lombard and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lombard is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lombard to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Lombard station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Lombard to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lombard station.
Lombard to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Lombard and Elgin is 28.6 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Lombard to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 47m.