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How to get fromBraidwood to Elginby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manhattan to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Sws
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 37m
    $77–94

  2. Drive  57.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Braidwood to Elgincar car 57.4 mi
    1h 20m
    $11–16

  3. Bus, line 330 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manteno Metro Centre to Midway Airportbus bus Mid
    2. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    5h 14m
    $88–106

  4. Train via Joliet

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 41m
    $85–103

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  • Distance: 96.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Braidwood to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Manteno Metro Centre, Midway Airport, Midway Orange Line Station, Harlem & Archer, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 5h 14m.

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