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How to get fromEvanston to Elgin Stationby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 27m
    $9–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 46m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 34.3 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Elgin Stationcar car 34.3 mi
    46 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Elgin Stationtaxi taxi 34.3 mi
    46 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, line 554 bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 554
    3h 24m
    $4–6

Evanston to Elgin Station by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Elgin Station, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dodge Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 46m.

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