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How to get fromCary to Elginby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 54m
    $190–514

  2. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 19m
    $133–496

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    27h 5m
    $356–710

  4. Drive 813 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Elgincar car 813 mi
    14h 41m
    $149–215

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 37m
    $162–318

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 52m
    $194–532

Cary to Elgin by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cary to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 27h 5m.

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