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How to get fromElgin to Lake Wisconsinby bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Lake Wisconsin by bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Lake Wisconsintaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $112–165

  2. Drive 134.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Lake Wisconsincar car 134.8 mi
    2h 18m
    $25–36

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portagetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    6h 5m
    $126–207

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Lake Wisconsintaxi taxi
    3h 24m
    $135–509

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 192.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Lake Wisconsin via Chicago Union Station and Portage in around 6h 5m.

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