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How to get fromChicago Union Station to South Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to South 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
    2h 23m
    $7–10

  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 to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 44m
    $8–12

  3. Drive 37.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to South Elgincar car 37.9 mi
    54 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to South Elgintaxi taxi 37.9 mi
    54 min
    $120–150

Chicago Union Station to South Elgin by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and South Elgin, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to La Fox St & Prairie St via Madison & Clinton, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 3h 44m.

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