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How to get fromElgin to Wheelingby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Wheeling by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to River Grovetrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from River Grove to Wheelingtrain train Ncs
    2h 15m
    $6–8

  2. Drive 22.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Wheelingcar car 22.8 mi
    33 min
    $5–6

  3. Bus, line 221 bus, line 234 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Cumberland Metrabus bus 221
    3. Take the bus from State St & Stratford Rd to Dundee/Wheeling/McHenrybus bus 234
    3h 11m
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Wheelingtaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    33 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 554 bus, line 208 bus, line 234 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago St & Spring St to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 554
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Cumberland Metrabus bus 208
    3. Take the bus from State St & Stratford Rd to Dundee/Northgatebus bus 234
    3h 20m
    $5–7

Elgin to Wheeling by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Wheeling, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Wheeling via River Grove in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Dundee/Wheeling/McHenry via Rosemont CTA Station, Cumberland Metra, and State St & Stratford Rd in around 3h 11m.

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