What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Crete is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Crete is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Crete. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Matteson, IL via Rosemont CTA Station and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Crete?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Crete. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at 211th St. via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Elgin to Crete?

The distance between Elgin and Crete is 73 miles. The road distance is 60.5 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Crete without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Crete?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Elgin to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Crete bus from?

Elgin to Crete bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Crete train from?

Elgin to Crete train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Crete?

The best way to get from Elgin to Crete is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $35 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Elgin to Crete bus arrive?

Elgin to Crete bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

Where does the Elgin to Crete train arrive?

Elgin to Crete train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Crete?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Crete is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Elgin to Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 96+ hotels available in Crete.

Elgin to Crete - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 352 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Crete by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train Me
3h 12m
$37–45
Drive 60.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Cretecar 60.2 mi
1h 22m
$11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Matteson, ILbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
4h 5m
$72–100
Train, line 352 bus
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus 352
3h 21m
$26–35

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Distance: 72.4 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Crete via Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and 211th St. in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Crete via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and Matteson, IL in around 4h 5m.

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