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How to get fromElgin to South Padre Islandby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to South Padre Island by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    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 Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane ORD - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $205–619

  2. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport

    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 Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO)plane plane ORD - BRO
    8h 41m
    $162–680

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus
    34h 33m
    $372–580

  4. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dallas to Brownsvillebus bus
    37h 24m
    $436–811

  5. Drive 1,462.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to South Padre Islandcar car 1,462.6 mi
    24h 55m
    $267–386

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane MDW - HRL
    3. Take the taxi from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to South Padre Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 43m
    $238–742

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

    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 Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane ORD - MFE
    3. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus
    11h 8m
    $186–754

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to La Plaza at Brownsvillebus bus
    45h 6m
    $478–988

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to South Padre Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,289 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and South Padre Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elgin to South Padre Island. 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 Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL), then take the taxi to South Padre Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chicago, take the bus to Laredo, walk to Laredo - OMEX, take the bus to McAllen Central Station, take the bus to La Plaza at Brownsville, take the bus to Las Palmas Port Isabel, then take the taxi to South Padre Island.

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