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St. Louis to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between St. Louis and Elgin takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from St. Louis 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.

7h 11m
Duration
317 mi
Distance
$94
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
6h 47m
$80–172

St. Louis to Elgin train times

Trains run 5 times a day between St. Louis and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from St. Louis is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Elgin at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 317.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 47m.

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