The average train between Portland and Elgin takes 47h 40m and the fastest train takes 47h 27m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Portland 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 5 times a week between Portland and Elgin. The service departs Portland at 4:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Elgin at 18:45:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 40m.
Portland to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Portland and Elgin is 2766.8 km. The road distance is 3284 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 52m.
