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How to get fromAtlanta to Elginby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Elgin by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 54m
    $126–562

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 51m
    $90–194

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    18h 2m
    $105–199

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    35h 11m
    $354–793

  5. Drive 701.1 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Elgincar car 701.1 mi
    13h 21m
    $128–185

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATL - 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 - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    6h 58m
    $542–1,150

  7. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    18h 27m
    $107–176

Atlanta to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Peachtree Station to Elgin via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 11m.

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