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How to get fromElgin to Milwaukeeby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Milwaukee by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    3h 37m
    $41–46

  2. Drive  83.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Milwaukeecar car 83.1 mi
    1h 43m
    $15–21

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    3h 46m
    $51–82

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    3h 17m
    $708–962

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    4h 1m
    $20–32

Elgin to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar112Weekly Buses
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 46m.

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