Rome2Rio

How to get fromElgin to Californiaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

Find Transport to California

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to California by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 34m
    $157–664

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 25m
    $145–725

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 49m
    $706–1,507

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $358–697

  5. Drive 1,981 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Los Angelescar car 1,981 mi
    31h 14m
    $362–523

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 24m
    $245–494

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    6h 56m
    $192–402

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

    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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    6h 51m
    $167–713

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 58m
    $210–867

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    8h 22m
    $214–868

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $198–826

Elgin to California by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$706Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,754 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Los Angeles Union Station via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers