The average train between Northbrook and Elgin takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Northbrook 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 Northbrook and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northbrook is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Northbrook station and arriving at Elgin station via Western Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Northbrook to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Northbrook station.
Northbrook to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Northbrook and Elgin is 38.6 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Northbrook to Elgin via Western Ave in around 2h 23m.