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How to get fromAkron to Elginby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Akron to Elgin by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 31m
    $48–286

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    11h 21m
    $43–127

  3. Bus, train via Cleveland

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus 61
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    10h 49m
    $96–208

  4. Drive  400.8 mi

    1. Drive from Akron to Elgincar car 400.8 mi
    6h 47m
    $74–106

  5. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 2m
    $373–823

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 59m
    $71–406

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    7h 31m
    $567–926

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    12h 51m
    $63–132

Akron to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 12h 51m.

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