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How to get fromElgin to Willis Towerby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Willis Tower by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    1h 22m
    $5–7

  2. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    2h 7m
    $8–12

  3. Drive 39.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Willis Towercar car 39.6 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Willis Towertaxi taxi 39.6 mi
    44 min
    $120–150

Elgin to Willis Tower by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37 mi
  • Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Willis Tower, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Willis Tower via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Franklin in around 2h 7m.

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