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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Anderson by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus bus
    7h 31m
    $50–89

  2. Drive 226.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Andersoncar car 226.6 mi
    4h 32m
    $42–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus bus
    9h 11m
    $83–164

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus bus
    5h 22m
    $445–1,144

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus bus
    6h 47m
    $93–537

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    3. Take a shuttle bus from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to City Of Anderson Transit Systembus bus
    7h 48m
    $75–339

Elgin to Anderson by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 258 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Anderson, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Anderson. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, then take the bus to City Of Anderson Transit System. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to City Of Anderson Transit System via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 11m.

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