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How to get fromChicago to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago 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 14m
    $5–7

  2. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 36m
    $6–12

  3. Drive 40.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Elgincar car 40.3 mi
    45 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Elgintaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    45 min
    $120–160

Chicago to Elgin by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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 & Dearborn/State to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 36m.

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