The average train between Washington and Elgin takes 20h 14m and the fastest train takes 19h 43m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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 6 times a week between Washington and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 2:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington is at 3:57 PM which arrives into Elgin at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 20h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.
Washington to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Washington and Elgin is 1012.4 km. The road distance is 1169 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 40m.
