St. Louis to Elgin Trains

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: $114
Average price: 5 times a day
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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.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:10 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
5:40 PM → 12:24 AM
Arrives next day
6h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:30 AM → 10:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:30 AM → 10:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

4:30 AM → 11:45 AM
7h 15m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 3:45 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:55 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

4:30 AM → 11:45 AM
7h 15m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 10m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 3:45 PM
7h 35m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:55 PM
7h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:30 AM → 10:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:30 AM → 10:40 AM
6h 10m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 1:42 PM
7h 7m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
2:55 PM → 9:54 PM
6h 59m • 1 change
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