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Trip Overview

The average train between Northbrook and Elgin takes 2h 18m 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.

2h 18m
Duration
52 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Northbrook to Western Avetrain train Md-N
  2. Take the train from Western Ave to Elgintrain train Md-W
2h 23m
$6–8

Northbrook to Elgin train times

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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 22m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h 45m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    MetraMetra2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 8m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 50m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 47m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 8m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 50m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 47m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MetraMetra2h 8m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 50m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra1h 47m • 1 change

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    MetraMetra2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northbrook 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.

Map of how to get from Northbrook to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Northbrook to Elgin via Western Ave in around 2h 23m.

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