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Saint Paul → Elgin

Saint Paul to Elgin by train

Elgin lies 505 km (314 mi) south-east of Saint Paul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 6 h 50 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 616 km (383 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Saint PaulElgin
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population303,176112,111
Elevation242 m (794 ft)229 m (751 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordSaint Paul Union Depot, MidwayElgin, National Street, Big Timber Road
Postal codes55101–5518860120–60124

Where to book trains from Saint Paul to Elgin

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Common questions

How far is Elgin from Saint Paul?

505 km (314 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Saint Paul; by road roughly 616 km (383 mi).

How long does it take to get from Saint Paul to Elgin by train?

About 6 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Saint Paul and Elgin?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.