Springfield to Elgin Trains

Springfield to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Springfield and Elgin takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Springfield 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: $66
Average price: 5 times a day
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5h 6m

$56–136

Springfield to Elgin train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Springfield and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Springfield is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:24 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
5h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:45 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 9:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:45 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:45 PM
5h 42m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 9:55 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Springfield to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Springfield to Elgin trains

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Springfield to Elgin train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:24 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:45 AM

8:22 AM → 1:45 PM

10:03 AM → 3:45 PM

4:46 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:45 AM

8:22 AM → 1:45 PM

10:03 AM → 3:45 PM

4:46 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station

Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin

Springfield to Elgin trains

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Springfield to Elgin train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:24 PM → 12:24 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:45 AM

8:22 AM → 1:45 PM

10:03 AM → 3:45 PM

4:46 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:11 AM → 11:45 AM

8:22 AM → 1:45 PM

10:03 AM → 3:45 PM

4:46 PM → 9:55 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM

8:22 AM → 1:40 PM

10:03 AM → 3:40 PM

4:46 PM → 9:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station

Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin

Train trips from Springfield

Train trips to Elgin

Alternative transport options

7:24 PM → 12:24 AM
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