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How to get fromBaltimore to Elginby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Baltimore to Elgin by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 21m
    $71–361

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    21h 16m
    $137–240

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    21h 57m
    $249–1,064

  4. Drive 730.3 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Elgincar car 730.3 mi
    12h 34m
    $134–193

  5. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 13m
    $129–314

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 10m
    $130–1,420

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 6m
    $123–1,173

  8. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h
    $188–921

  9. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - 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
    7h 17m
    $151–700

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    21h 36m
    $127–238

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    27h 44m
    $318–633

Baltimore to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Elgin via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 21h 36m.

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