The average train between Oak Lawn and Elgin takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Oak Lawn 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 every 3 hours between Oak Lawn and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oak Lawn is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oak Lawn to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Oak Lawn station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Oak Lawn to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Oak Lawn Patriot station.
Oak Lawn to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Oak Lawn and Elgin is 56.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 27m.