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How to get fromElgin to Maineby bus, plane, train, or car

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

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

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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 Portland (PWM)plane plane ORD - PWM
    4h 13m
    $100–479

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    27h 1m
    $359–756

  3. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to City of Portlandbus bus
    27h 56m
    $203–356

  4. Drive 1,074.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Portlandcar car 1,074.9 mi
    19h 58m
    $197–284

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Portland

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland (PWM)plane plane MDW - PWM
    5h 32m
    $128–612

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bangor

    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 Bangor (BGR)plane plane ORD - BGR
    5h 49m
    $129–563

Elgin to Maine by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Maine. 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, then fly to Portland (PWM). Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Congress St + Center St via Chicago Union Station, Boston, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 27h 1m.

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