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

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

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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 OTC to Winnetkatrain train Up-N
    2h 23m
    $10–12

  2. Drive 32.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Winnetkacar car 32.5 mi
    45 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus, line 423 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave to Elm St & Birch Stbus bus 423
    2h 24m
    $7–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Winnetkataxi taxi 32.5 mi
    45 min
    $100–130

Elgin to Winnetka by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Winnetka via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Elm St & Birch St via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Harlem-O'Hare, and Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave in around 2h 24m.

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