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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 39m
    $74–419

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    20h 33m
    $282–614

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    22h 46m
    $151–283

  4. Drive  968.9 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Elgincar car 968.9 mi
    15h 34m
    $177–256

  5. Fly Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 46m
    $147–212

  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - 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 39m
    $259–808

  7. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    8h 7m
    $91–399

Denver to Elgin by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Denver to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 22h 46m.

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