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How to get fromBloomington, IN to Elginby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington, IN to Elgin by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 7m
    $43–70

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    9h 3m
    $85–167

  3. Drive 252.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington, IN to Elgincar car 252.6 mi
    5h 1m
    $47–67

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from The Graduate Hotel to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 42m
    $457–1,142

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 43m
    $53–92

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from The Graduate Hotel to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 39m
    $85–375

Bloomington, IN to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington, IN to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Elgin via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 3m.

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