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How to get fromElgin to Island Lakeby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Elgin to Island Lake by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 550 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 550
    2. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Island Laketaxi taxi
    1h 5m
    $31–38

  2. Drive 21 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Island Lakecar car 21 mi
    38 min
    $4–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Island Laketaxi taxi 21 mi
    38 min
    $65–85

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  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Island Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Island Lake. However, you can take the line 550 bus to Crystal Lake Metra Station then take the taxi to Island Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Elgin to Island Lake in around 38 min.

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