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How to get fromElgin to San Antonioby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

    best
    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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    5h 18m
    $177–561

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 30m
    $118–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus bus Chicago
    27h 26m
    $199–364

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    34h 53m
    $416–907

  5. Drive 1,193.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to San Antoniocar car 1,193.2 mi
    19h 56m
    $218–315

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    6h 38m
    $170–814

Elgin to San Antonio by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,079.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to S. St. Mary's & Nueva via Rosemont CTA Station, Archer/Harlem, Archer & Neva Terminal, Pulaski Orange Line Station, Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, and I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd in around 27h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to San Antonio Station via Chicago Union Station in around 34h 53m.

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