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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Racine by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    4h 36m
    $38–64

  2. Drive  65.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Racinecar car 65.2 mi
    1h 34m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    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 Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to MLK Jr and Statebus bus
    4h 58m
    $44–54

  4. Train via Kenosha

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain train Up-N
    5h 32m
    $15–23

Elgin to Racine by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to MLK Jr and State via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Mitchell Airport in around 4h 58m.

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