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There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to Rolla by bus, plane, car, taxi, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Rollacar car
    4h 48m
    $65–331

  2. Taxi, train, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Summit Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    9h 12m
    $324–453

  3. Taxi, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Chicago Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    11h 4m
    $307–383

  4. Drive 397.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Rollacar car 397.6 mi
    6h 53m
    $73–105

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    5h 58m
    $405–854

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    7h 27m
    $218–707

  7. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle bus
    10h 46m
    $229–345

  8. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi taxi
    11h 15m
    $276–447

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Rolla. 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU), then drive to Rolla. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Summit Amtrak, take the train to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to St Louis International Airport, then take the shuttle to Rolla, MO.

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