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There are 10 ways to get from Destin to Elgin by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane VPS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 33m
    $107–379

  2. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    27h 49m
    $291–429

  3. Drive  915.1 mi

    1. Drive from Destin to Elgincar car 915.1 mi
    16h 59m
    $167–242

  4. Fly Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane VPS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 28m
    $125–462

  5. Taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ECP - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 19m
    $211–502

  6. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PNS - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 29m
    $182–451

  7. Taxi to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ECP - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 14m
    $229–585

  8. Taxi to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Pensacola-Airport-PNStaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PNS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 22m
    $200–524

  9. Taxi, bus, train via Atlanta

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    29h 44m
    $281–444

  10. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Destin to Crestviewtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Crestview to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Elgintaxi taxi
    33h 2m
    $493–659

Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Destin, FL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Destin to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Crestview, take the bus to Tallahassee, walk to N Monroe Street and Silver Slipper Lane, take the bus to C.K. Steele Plaza Gate 22, take the bus to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elgin.

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