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How to get fromAlabama to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Alabama to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HSV - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 50m
    $79–377

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntsville, AL to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    14h 35m
    $135–236

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Huntsville, AL to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    15h 24m
    $190–351

  4. Drive 576.3 mi

    1. Drive from Huntsville to Elgincar car 576.3 mi
    11h 10m
    $106–152

  5. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHM - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 58m
    $89–417

  6. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BHM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    4h 42m
    $107–480

  7. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Huntsville, AL to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    15h 44m
    $134–201

Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Alabama, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alabama to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Huntsville to Elgin via Huntsville, AL, Nashville Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 35m.

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