What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Lansing?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Lansing is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Lansing?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Lansing is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Lansing?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Michigan & Washington, Mackinaw & 92nd Street and Hegewisch South Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Lansing?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Lansing. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Hegewisch via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Elgin to Lansing?

The distance between Elgin and Lansing is 64 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Lansing without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Lansing without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $15 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Lansing?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Elgin to Lansing, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Lansing bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Lansing train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Lansing?

The best way to get from Elgin to Lansing is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $15 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus and line 26 bus, which costs $11 - $18 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Elgin to Lansing bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elgin to Lansing train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Lansing?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Lansing is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Elgin to Lansing.

Where can I stay near Lansing?

There are 142+ hotels available in Lansing.

Elgin to Lansing - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 56 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Elgin to Lansing by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Hegewischtrain Ssl / ...
3h 40m
$16–20
Drive 57.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin to Lansingcar 57.9 mi
1h 13m
$11–16
Bus, line 56 bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Wabashbus 56
3. Take the bus from Michigan & Washington to Mackinaw & 92nd Streetbus 26
5h 23m
$12–18

Elgin to Lansing by train and bus

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.3 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Lansing, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., Hegewisch, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Torrence Ave & Thorton Rd via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Wabash, Michigan & Washington, Mackinaw & 92nd Street, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 5h 23m.

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