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Milwaukee to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Milwaukee and Elgin takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Milwaukee 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.

3h 41m
Duration
121 mi
Distance
$61
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
3h 21m
$52–79

Milwaukee to Elgin train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Milwaukee and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milwaukee is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 49m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra4h 45m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra4h 45m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra4h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    AmtrakMetra3h 30m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 35m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakMetra3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Milwaukee to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 121.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 21m.

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