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How to get fromElgin to Glen Ellynby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Glen Ellyn by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 801 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from State St & Locust St to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    2. Take the train from Geneva to Glen Ellyntrain train Up-W
    1h 35m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 18.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Glen Ellyncar car 18.3 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train Up-W
    2h 38m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Glen Ellyntaxi taxi 18.3 mi
    28 min
    $60–75

Elgin to Glen Ellyn by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Glen Ellyn, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Glen Ellyn via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 38m.

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