What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Highland Park?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Highland Park is to line 554 bus and bus and line 213 bus which costs $5 - $10 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Highland Park?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Highland Park is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Highland Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Highland Park. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Laurel Ave & 2nd St via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9 and Davis St & Benson Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Highland Park?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Highland Park. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Highland Park via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Elgin to Highland Park?

The distance between Elgin and Highland Park is 60 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Highland Park without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Highland Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $9 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Highland Park?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Elgin to Highland Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Highland Park bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Highland Park train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Highland Park?

The best way to get from Elgin to Highland Park is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 213 bus, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Elgin to Highland Park bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Highland Park train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Highland Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Highland Park is 32 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Elgin to Highland Park.

Where can I stay near Highland Park?

There are 216+ hotels available in Highland Park.

Elgin to Highland Park - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 213 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Highland Park by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Highland Parktrain Up-N
2h 42m
$10–13
Line 554 bus, bus, line 213 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 554
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Davis CTA Stationbus 208
3. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Laurel Ave & 2nd Stbus 213
4h 12m
$5–9
Bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus 250
3. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Laurel Ave & 2nd Stbus 213
3h 18m
$7–10
Drive 32 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Highland Parkcar 32 mi
45 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Highland Parktaxi 32 mi
45 min
$100–130

Elgin to Highland Park by train and foot

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2h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Highland Park, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Highland Park via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Laurel Ave & 2nd St via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Davis CTA Station, and Davis St & Benson Ave in around 3h 18m.

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