Trains to Elgin
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 3 railway stations in Elgin: Elgin, National Street, Big Timber Road. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Elgin
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin to Chicago | United States | 56 km (35 mi) | about 46 min |
| Elgin to Joliet | United States | 59 km (37 mi) | about 48 min |
| Elgin to Rockford | United States | 72 km (45 mi) | about 58 min |
| Elgin to Milwaukee | United States | 116 km (72 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Elgin to Madison | United States | 147 km (91 mi) | about 2 h |
| Elgin to South Bend | United States | 173 km (107 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Elgin to Peoria | United States | 185 km (115 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Elgin to Davenport | United States | 199 km (124 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Elgin to Grand Rapids | United States | 238 km (148 mi) | about 3 h 13 min |
| Elgin to Springfield | United States | 274 km (170 mi) | about 3 h 42 min |
| Elgin to Green Bay | United States | 277 km (172 mi) | about 3 h 45 min |
| Elgin to Fort Wayne | United States | 281 km (175 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Elgin to New York City | United States | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 16 h 13 min |
| Elgin to Toronto | Canada | 747 km (464 mi) | about 10 h 6 min |
| Elgin to Brooklyn | United States | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 16 h 18 min |
| Elgin to Queens | United States | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Elgin to Montréal | Canada | 1,239 km (770 mi) | about 16 h 46 min |
| Elgin to Philadelphia | United States | 1,124 km (698 mi) | about 15 h 12 min |
| Elgin to Manhattan | United States | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Elgin to The Bronx | United States | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 16 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Elgin have?
Elgin, National Street, Big Timber Road.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.