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

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Reno by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    6h 23m
    $125–559

  2. 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 Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    46h 59m
    $368–564

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    47h 30m
    $1,106–1,907

  4. Drive  1,876 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Renocar car 1,876 mi
    28h 49m
    $343–495

  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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    9h 7m
    $198–862

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

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKE - RNO
    9h 55m
    $229–943

Elgin to Reno by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,695.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Cumberland, Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 46h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Reno via Chicago Union Station in around 47h 30m.

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