The average train between Northbrook and Glen Ellyn takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Northbrook to Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn. 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 Glen Ellyn at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Northbrook station and arriving at Glen Ellyn station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Northbrook to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Metra, depart from Northbrook station.
Northbrook to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Glen Ellyn station.
The distance between Northbrook and Glen Ellyn is 34.1 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Northbrook to Glen Ellyn via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 14m.