There are 3 ways to get from Elgin to University Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Matteson, ILbus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH
4h 2m$67–93Drive 60.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elgin to University Parkcar 60.6 mi
1h 22m$12–16Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to University Parktrain Me
4h 20m$15–20
Elgin to University Park by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to University Park is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to University Park is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to University Park. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Matteson, IL via Rosemont CTA Station and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to University Park. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at University Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Elgin and University Park is 81 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to University Park without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Elgin to University Park, including transfers.
Elgin to University Park bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
Elgin to University Park train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to University Park is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and University Park, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to University Park via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, and Matteson, IL in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to 810-824 Sandra Dr via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., University Park, and University Park Metra Station in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Van Buren St. to University Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Matteson, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Elgin to University Park bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Elgin to University Park train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to University Park is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Elgin to University Park.
There are 80+ hotels available in University Park.



