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How to get fromElgin to Western Illinois Universityby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Western Illinois University by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 57m
    $81–177

  2. Drive 214.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Western Illinois Universitycar car 214.1 mi
    4h 2m
    $40–57

  3. Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    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 Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Western Illinois Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $165–279

  4. Bus, fly to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    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 Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    3. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    $117–229

  5. Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    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 Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $198–490

Elgin to Western Illinois University by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Western Illinois University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Western Illinois University via Chicago Union Station and Macomb Station in around 5h 57m.

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