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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 44m
    $556–912

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    9h 31m
    $61–97

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    10h 20m
    $96–206

  4. Drive 347.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Elgincar car 347.1 mi
    7h
    $64–92

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 41m
    $69–405

Columbus to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Elgin. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Elgin via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 31m.

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