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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    1h 19m
    $5–7
  2. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Clinton to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    2h 30m
    $6–12
  3. Drive  39.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago OTC to Elgincar car 39.2 mi
    43 min
    $7–10
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago OTC to Elgintaxi taxi 39.2 mi
    43 min
    $120–150

Chicago OTC to Elgin by foot and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago OTC, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison & Clinton to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 2h 30m.

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