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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 49m
    $102–444

  2. 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
    $1,206–1,907

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 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 2h
    $397–638

  4. Drive  1,981 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Los Angelescar car 1,981 mi
    31h 15m
    $339–489

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

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 40m
    $165–574

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

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    7h 7m
    $107–282

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

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    6h 56m
    $127–383

  8. 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
    8h 19m
    $170–767

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

    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 35m
    $155–505

  10. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 13m
    $110–443

  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 36m
    $178–726

Elgin to California by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,754 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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 - Bus Stop D to Los Angeles Union Station via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Cumberland, Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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