The average train between Portage and Elgin takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Portage 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 twice daily between Portage and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 1:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portage is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portage to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Portage station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Portage to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portage station.
Portage to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Portage and Elgin is 192.8 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Portage to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 21m.
