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

The cheapest way to get from Braidwood to Elgin is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braidwood to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Braidwood and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Braidwood to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Manteno Metro Centre and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Midway Orange Line Station, Archer/72nd Ct. and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Braidwood and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Braidwood to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Manhattan and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Braidwood to Elgin?

The distance between Braidwood and Elgin is 97 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braidwood to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $60 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Braidwood to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braidwood to Elgin bus from?

Braidwood to Elgin bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, depart from Manteno Metro Centre station.

Where do I catch the Braidwood to Elgin train from?

Braidwood to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Manhattan station.

Train or bus from Braidwood to Elgin?

The best way to get from Braidwood to Elgin is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 330 bus, which costs $70 - $90 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Braidwood to Elgin bus arrive?

Braidwood to Elgin bus services, operated by River Valley Metro, arrive at Midway Airport station.

Where does the Braidwood to Elgin train arrive?

Braidwood to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Braidwood to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Braidwood to Elgin is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Braidwood to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 133+ hotels available in Elgin.

Braidwood to Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 330 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Braidwood to Elgin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manhattan to Chicago Union Stationtrain Sws
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 38m
$65–79
Drive 57.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Braidwood to Elgincar 57.4 mi
1h 20m
$11–16
Bus, line 330 bus
1. Take the bus from Manteno Metro Centre to Midway Airportbus Mid
2. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 330
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
5h 14m
$73–88
Train via Joliet
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 42m
$71–86

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Distance: 96.9 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Braidwood, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Braidwood to Elgin via Manhattan and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Braidwood to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Manteno Metro Centre, Midway Airport, Midway Orange Line Station, Harlem & Archer, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 5h 14m.

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