The average train between Rochester and Elgin takes 13h 12m and the fastest train takes 13h 11m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rochester 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 6 times a week between Rochester and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 11:29 PM at night, and the last departure from Rochester is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Elgin at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
Rochester to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Rochester and Elgin is 881.2 km. The road distance is 1,003 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 35m.
