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How to get fromCleveland to Elginby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 26m
    $376–812

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    10h 31m
    $42–95

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    8h 38m
    $116–229

  4. Drive 381.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Elgincar car 381.8 mi
    6h 27m
    $70–101

  5. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 21m
    $70–384

  6. Bus to Akron, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 24m
    $47–303

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    10h 58m
    $62–120

Cleveland to Elgin by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 10h 31m.

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