There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Illinois by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
1h 17m$5–7Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearbornbus 56
2h 4m$8–12Drive 40.1 mi
- Drive from Elgin to Chicagocar 40.1 mi
45 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elgin to Chicagotaxi 40.1 mi
45 min$120–150
Elgin to Illinois by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Illinois is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Illinois is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Illinois. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Elgin and Illinois is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $5 - $7.
The train from Elgin to Union Station takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.
Elgin to Illinois bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
Elgin to Illinois train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Illinois is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Illinois, USA?
Metra operates a train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Washington & Clark/Dearborn via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Clark/Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to Illinois bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Elgin to Illinois train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Illinois is 40 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Elgin to Illinois.
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