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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Elginby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or shuttle

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

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 53m
    $104–470

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    28h 2m
    $441–880

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    31h 6m
    $297–430

  4. Drive 1,273.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Elgincar car 1,273.1 mi
    22h 37m
    $233–336

  5. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 48m
    $127–563

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 39m
    $160–474

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ABQ - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    9h 28m
    $212–850

Albuquerque to Elgin by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration28h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$441Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,149.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 31h 6m.

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