The average train between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Elgin takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Minneapolis–Saint Paul is at 11:15 AM which arrives into Elgin at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Depot Station and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elgin train services, operated by Metro Transit, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elgin train services, operated by Metro Transit, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Elgin is 512 km. The road distance is 727 km.
You can take a vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Elgin via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 52m.
