The average train between Mount Prospect and Elgin takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Mount Prospect is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mount Prospect to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Mount Prospect station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Mount Prospect to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mt. Prospect station.
Mount Prospect to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Mount Prospect and Elgin is 28.6 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a train from Mt. Prospect to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 43m.