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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Elgin by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    6h 59m
    $97–192

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    8h 7m
    $49–90

  3. Drive 320.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Elgincar car 320.7 mi
    5h 24m
    $59–85

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 49m
    $156–661

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    9h 32m
    $104–154

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 25m
    $61–323

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 51m
    $139–474

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 34m
    $49–256

  9. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - 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 to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 32m
    $641–1,050

Detroit to Elgin by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 317 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 9h 32m.

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