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How to get fromCincinnati to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 36m
    $156–810

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    8h 1m
    $49–73

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    12h 2m
    $119–257

  4. Drive  317.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Elgincar car 317.6 mi
    5h 53m
    $58–84

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 43m
    $55–282

  6. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 33m
    $158–374

  7. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 50m
    $86–440

Cincinnati to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to CVG Airport Terminal, walk to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Elgin via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 1m.

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