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How to get fromElgin to Outer Banksby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to Outer Banks by bus, plane, car, or train

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

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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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    6h 37m
    $101–424

  2. Drive 992.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Outer Bankscar car 992.3 mi
    18h 8m
    $182–262

  3. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 51m
    $124–527

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 53m
    $120–474

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    8h
    $225–569

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    3. Drive from Richmond-Airport-RIC to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 9m
    $143–617

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    3. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 21m
    $198–372

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Wilmington International Airport, drive

    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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    3. Drive from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 10m
    $130–479

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 858.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Outer Banks. 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, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive from Elgin to Outer Banks in around 18h 8m.

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