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The average train between Wilmette and Elgin takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Wilmette 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 hourly between Wilmette and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Wilmette is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Wilmette to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Wilmette station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Wilmette to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wilmette station.
Wilmette to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Wilmette and Elgin is 46.3 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Wilmette to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 33m.
