There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CLE - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
4h 24m$366–812Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus Cleveland
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
10h 31m$42–94Train
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
8h 39m$97–208Drive 381.8 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Elgincar 381.8 mi
6h 27m$70–101Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CLE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
5h 22m$64–394Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAK - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
6h 25m$52–345Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
10h 59m$52–104
Cleveland to Elgin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Elgin is to bus and train which costs $50 - $110 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 4h 24m and costs $360 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Cleveland and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Cleveland and Elgin is 357 miles. The road distance is 384 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $95 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Cleveland to Elgin, including transfers.
Cleveland to Elgin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cleveland station.
Cleveland to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Elgin is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs $95 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Akron to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Elgin bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Elgin is 1h behind Cleveland. It is currently 9:10 AM in Cleveland and 8:10 AM in Elgin.
Cleveland to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Elgin is 384 miles. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Cleveland to Elgin.
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