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: $77
Average price: 5 times a day
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5h 6m

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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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 20m • 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, August 13, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 20m • 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, August 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 20m • 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, August 15, 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, August 16, 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, August 17, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 20m • 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 Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:11 AM → 10:40 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 1:42 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
10:03 AM → 3:40 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
4:46 PM → 9:54 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
Show more

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.