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How to get fromElgin to Molineby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Moline by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $186–277

  2. Drive 133.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Molinecar car 133.2 mi
    2h 35m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 41m
    $34–62

  4. Bus, fly

    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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3h 46m
    $41–270

Elgin to Moline by train, foot, and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Moline. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Moline. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Moline Center Station via Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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