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How to get fromCharlotte Airport (CLT) to Elginby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Elgin by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 41m
    $133–410

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    4h 39m
    $88–457

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    22h 25m
    $178–312

  4. Train via Charlottesville

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    31h 1m
    $330–742

  5. Drive 756 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Elgincar car 756 mi
    14h 32m
    $138–200

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane CLT - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 43m
    $163–712

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLT - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 5m
    $138–680

  8. Bus, train via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte, NC to Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mktbus bus
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    32h 24m
    $358–725

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    32h 59m
    $388–822

Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Elgin via Transit Center- Bay V, CTC Station, Parkwood Station, Charlotte Amtrak Station, Charlottesville, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 1m.

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