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How to get fromBoise to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 20m
    $385–560

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 17m
    $118–503

  3. Bus, train via Denver

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    44h 15m
    $321–572

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ogden to Salt Lake Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    47h 11m
    $597–1,240

  5. Drive 1,645.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Elgincar car 1,645.2 mi
    26h 2m
    $301–434

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOI - 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 30m
    $203–800

Boise to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration44h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$321Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,465.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boise to Elgin. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Boise Airport, walk to Boise Airport (BOI) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Elgin via Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UT, State St / 200 S, Provo Station, Provo Intermodal Hub, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 44h 15m.

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