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

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    4h
    $198–392

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    5h 20m
    $91–205

  3. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 16m
    $121–212

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain train
    35h 48m
    $436–907

  5. Drive 703.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Atlantacar car 703.4 mi
    13h 14m
    $129–186

  6. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MKE - ATL
    6h 28m
    $172–746

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    18h 31m
    $116–227

Elgin to Atlanta by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration18h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Peachtree Station via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville in around 35h 48m.

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