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

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 46m
    $105–441

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    26h
    $269–296

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    30h 15m
    $677–1,037

  4. Drive  1,113.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Elgincar car 1,113.8 mi
    18h 43m
    $204–294

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 41m
    $108–564

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    7h 39m
    $199–582

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - 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
    7h 56m
    $180–800

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 29m
    $142–635

Austin to Elgin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26hAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,014.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 26h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 30h 15m.

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