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How to get fromElgin to West Chicagoby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to West Chicago by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 801 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    1h 24m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 13.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to West Chicagocar car 13.4 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to West Chicagotrain train Up-W
    2h 57m
    $11–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to West Chicagotaxi taxi 13.4 mi
    22 min
    $45–55

Elgin to West Chicago by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and West Chicago, IL, USA?

Pace Bus operates a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to West Chicago via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 57m.

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