The average train between Northwestern University and Elgin takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Northwestern University 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 Northwestern University and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Evanston and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Northwestern University station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Northwestern University to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Northwestern University to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Northwestern University and Elgin is 50.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Elgin via Evanston, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 47m.