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

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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Minneapolis by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3h 42m
    $227–411

  2. Drive 372 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Minneapoliscar car 372 mi
    6h 4m
    $68–99

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 38m
    $138–279

  4. Bus via Madison

    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 bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    11h 53m
    $87–155

  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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    5h 15m
    $85–494

  6. Bus, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    5h 37m
    $641–1,045

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    12h 45m
    $80–159

Elgin to Minneapolis by train and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Minneapolis via Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, and Madison in around 11h 53m.

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