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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Elgin by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 23m
    $88–428

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    23h 58m
    $251–571

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    25h 20m
    $265–289

  4. Drive  918.4 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Elgincar car 918.4 mi
    15h 39m
    $168–243

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    6h 22m
    $157–462

  6. Fly Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DAL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    7h 32m
    $155–654

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DFW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 26m
    $110–385

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DFW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    8h 28m
    $152–651

Dallas to Elgin by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration23h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 848.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Dallas to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cbd East Tc to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, Dallas, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 25h 20m.

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