The average train between Mattoon and Elgin takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Mattoon 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 day between Mattoon and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mattoon is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mattoon to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Mattoon Amtrak Station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Mattoon to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mattoon Amtrak Station.
Mattoon to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Mattoon and Elgin is 284.1 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 19m.
