The average train between Skokie and Elgin takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Skokie 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 Skokie and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skokie is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Elgin at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Skokie to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Skokie station and arriving at Elgin station via Western Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Skokie to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Edgebrook station.
Skokie to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Skokie and Elgin is 45.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Edgebrook to Elgin via Western Ave in around 2h 4m.