Train Columbia SC - South Elgin IL

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Travel information

Information about the train from Columbia to South Elgin. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Columbia to South Elgin. Best of all, getting from Columbia to South Elgin is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $175. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Columbia to South Elgin is through Richmond and Homewood. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

Columbia
Richmond
Homewood
South Elgin
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1

Columbia, SC (CLB)

Richmond, VA - Staples Mill Road Station (RVR)

8h 6m

$106

Amtrak

Columbia, SC (CLB)

Richmond, VA - Main Street Station (RVM)

15h 37m

$123

Amtrak

Step 2
Train from Richmond VA to Homewood IL

Richmond Station

Homewood Station

41h 22m

$116

Amtrak

Richmond Station

Homewood Station

37h 14m

$116

Amtrak

Richmond Station

Homewood Station

41h 22m

$219

Amtrak

Step 3
Train from Homewood IL to South Elgin IL
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Train towards Millennium Station Homewood 37.6km 55m
Millennium Station
Metra
Walk to Washington 0.3km 4m
Subway towards Forest Park Washington 1.8km 4m
Clinton
Chicago Transit Authority (1 888-YOURCTA)
Walk to Union Station 0.3km 5m
Train towards Elgin Union Station 58.0km 1h 10m
National Street
Metra
Walk to State/Oak 0.3km 5m
Bus towards Geneva Metra Station State/Oak 3.8km 5m
La Fox/Spring
PACE
Walk to South Elgin, IL, USA 0.5km 6m

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Columbia to South Elgin?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Columbia to South Elgin we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $175 and the most expensive one to go to South Elgin is approximately $342. .Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: Homewood -> South Elgin

What time is the first train from Columbia?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
Columbia -> Richmond: 04:01
Richmond -> Homewood: 04:32
Homewood -> South Elgin: -

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Columbia - South Elgin?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Columbia -> Richmond
2.- Richmond -> Homewood
3.- Homewood -> South Elgin

How far is Columbia from South Elgin?

The approximate distance between the two places is 1267 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 40h 26m (plus the time it takes to you to make: Homewood -> South Elgin).

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