The average train between Woodstock and Elgin takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Woodstock 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 every 2 hours between Woodstock and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woodstock is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Woodstock to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Woodstock station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Woodstock to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Woodstock station.
Woodstock to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Woodstock and Elgin is 33.8 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Woodstock to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 34m.