Elgin to Normal Trains

Elgin to Normal trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Elgin and Normal takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin to Normal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: $86
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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4h 15m

$71–117

Elgin to Normal train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Elgin and Normal. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Normal at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 9:16 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
10:10 PM → 9:13 AM
Arrives next day
12h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:22 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
3:55 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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