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

The cheapest way to get from Cary to Elgin is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cary to Elgin is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Cary and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Cary station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake Metra Station and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cary and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Cary to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Cary to Elgin?

The distance between Cary and Elgin is 24 miles. The road distance is 14.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cary to Elgin without a car is to line 550 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $5 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Cary to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cary to Elgin bus from?

Cary to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Where do I catch the Cary to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Cary to Elgin?

The best way to get from Cary to Elgin is to line 550 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Cary to Elgin bus arrive?

Cary to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station.

Where does the Cary to Elgin train arrive?

Cary to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Cary to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Elgin is 15 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Cary to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 125+ hotels available in Elgin.

Cary to Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, line 550 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Line 550 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 550
1h 57m
$5–8
Drive 14.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cary to Elgincar 14.5 mi
26 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 14m
$11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cary to Elgintaxi 14.5 mi
26 min
$45–60

Cary to Elgin by train and bus

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.5 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

Pace Bus operates a bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 14m.

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