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How to get fromHighland Park to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Highland Park to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 53m
    $10–13

  2. Line 213 bus, bus, line 554 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    3. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Highland Ave & Spring Stbus bus 554
    4h 42m
    $5–9

  3. Line 213 bus, line 423 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Green Bay Rd & Elm Stbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Elm / Winnetka Metra Station to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 45m
    $8–16

  4. Drive 31.9 mi

    1. Drive from Highland Park to Elgincar car 31.9 mi
    46 min
    $6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Highland Park to Elgintaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    46 min
    $100–120

Highland Park to Elgin by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Highland Park to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laurel Ave & Green Bay Rd to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Green Bay Rd & Elm St, Elm / Winnetka Metra Station, Harlem Blue Line, Harlem-O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 45m.

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