The average train between Elgin and Normal takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Elgin and Normal. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Normal at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 21m • 1 change
3h 28m • 1 change
3h 36m • 1 change
3h 57m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Normal. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Normal station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Elgin to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
The distance between Elgin and Normal is 179.4 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 15m.
