What is the cheapest way to get from Harvard to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Harvard to Elgin is to bus and line 550 bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Harvard to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Harvard to Elgin is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Harvard and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Harvard to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Ayer/Diggins/Division and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 via Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Harvard and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Harvard to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Harvard to Elgin?

The distance between Harvard and Elgin is 39 miles. The road distance is 36.9 miles.

How do I travel from Harvard to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Harvard to Elgin without a car is to train and line 550 bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Harvard to Elgin?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Harvard to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harvard to Elgin bus from?

Harvard to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Ayer/Diggins/Division station.

Where do I catch the Harvard to Elgin train from?

Harvard to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Harvard station.

Train or bus from Harvard to Elgin?

The best way to get from Harvard to Elgin is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $12 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 550 bus, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Harvard to Elgin bus arrive?

Harvard to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Where does the Harvard to Elgin train arrive?

Harvard to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Harvard to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to Elgin is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Harvard to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 130+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

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Train, line 550 bus
best
1. Take the train from Harvard to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 550
2h 14m
$6–9
Bus, line 550 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 808
2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 550
2h 42m
$4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 48m
$12–16
Drive 36.7 mi
1. Drive from Harvard to Elgincar 36.7 mi
46 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harvard to Elgintaxi 36.7 mi
46 min
$110–140

Harvard to Elgin by train and bus

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Harvard to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayer/Diggins/Division to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 via Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 2h 42m.

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