The average train between Texas and Elgin takes 47h 32m and the fastest train takes 47h 30m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Texas 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 twice a week between Texas and Elgin. The service departs Texas at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Elgin at 11:45:00. All services require a transfer at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and take an average of 47h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Texas to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Houston station and arriving at Elgin station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 32m.
Texas to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Texas to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Texas and Elgin is 1505.4 km. The road distance is 1712 km.
You can take a train from Houston to Elgin via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 52m.