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The average train between Philadelphia and Elmhurst takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Elmhurst. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
$307
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Philadelphia to Elmhurst train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Philadelphia and Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road1h 41m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road1h 41m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road1h 41m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road1h 41m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road1h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaLong Island Rail Road1h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 13m • 1 change
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    AmtrakLong Island Rail Road2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 95.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Elmhurst, Queens County, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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