There are 4 ways to get from Dyer to Elgin by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train via Hammond Gateway
best- Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.train Lakeshore
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 23m$32–38Drive 62 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dyer to Elgincar 62 mi
1h 23m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Matteson, IL to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
3h 30m$81–112Train
- Take the train from Dyer Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 26m$21–34
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dyer to Elgin is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Dyer to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Dyer to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Matteson, IL and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Dyer station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Munster Dyer Station and arriving at Elgin via Hammond Gateway and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Dyer and Elgin is 68 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Dyer to Elgin without a car is to train via Hammond Gateway which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Dyer to Elgin, including transfers.
Dyer to Elgin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Matteson, IL station.
Dyer to Elgin train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Hammond Gateway station.
The best way to get from Dyer to Elgin is to train via Hammond Gateway which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Dyer, IN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Dyer to Elgin via Munster Dyer Station, Hammond Gateway, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dyer to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Matteson, IL, O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Matteson, IL to O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Dyer to Elgin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.
Dyer to Elgin train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dyer to Elgin is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Dyer to Elgin.
There are 136+ hotels available in Elgin.

