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How to get fromElgin to Key Westby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Key West by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane ORD - EYW
    5h 9m
    $106–432

  2. Train, bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Miami Airport Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    39h 58m
    $248–481

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Big Pine Keybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 to N Roosevelt & 3rd Streetbus bus Lks
    2d 8h
    $681–1,457

  4. Drive 1,501.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Key Westcar car 1,501.3 mi
    27h 52m
    $274–396

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane MDW - EYW
    8h 37m
    $129–575

  6. Drive to Chicago Rockford International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Elgin to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)car car
    2. Fly from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Key West International Airport (EYW)plane plane RFD - EYW
    7h 1m
    $115–446

Elgin to Key West by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration39h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,284.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Key West, FL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Key West. However, you can take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Key West International Airport (EYW), then take the taxi to Key West. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to N Roosevelt & 3rd Street via Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Miami Airport Station, Big Pine Key, and Big Pine Key - CVS / MM30 in around 39h 58m.

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