What is the cheapest way to get from Boise to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Boise to Elgin is to fly and train which costs $95 - $440 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boise to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Boise to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs $380 - $600.

How far is it from Boise to Elgin?

The distance between Boise and Elgin is 1474 miles. The road distance is 1654.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boise to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Boise to Elgin without a car is to bus and train via Denver which takes 43h 8m and costs $310 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Boise to Elgin?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Boise to Elgin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Boise and Elgin?

Elgin is 1h ahead of Boise. It is currently 7:57 PM in Boise and 8:57 PM in Elgin.

Can I drive from Boise to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Elgin is 1655 miles. It takes approximately 26h 2m to drive from Boise to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 135+ hotels available in Elgin.

Boise to Elgin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOI - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
6h 6m
$385–560
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOI - MDW
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
8h 52m
$98–433
Bus, train via Denver
1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
2. Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
43h 8m
$310–490
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
2d 2h
$551–1,268
Drive 1,645.2 mi
1. Drive from Boise to Elgincar 1,645.2 mi
26h 2m
$301–434
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BOI - MKE
2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
9h 55m
$160–649

Boise to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

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43h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,465.7 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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 - Bus Stop D, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Elgin via Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 43h 8m.

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