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Trip Overview

The average train between Elmhurst and Washington takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Elmhurst to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Elmhurst to Washington train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Elmhurst and Washington. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 22m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 31m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 17m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak6h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak3h 42m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak3h 59m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak Acela3h 26m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadAmtrak4h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elmhurst to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elmhurst to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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