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How to get fromIllinois State University to Elginby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Illinois State University to Elgin by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    4h 31m
    $45–88

  2. Drive 129.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Illinois State University to Elgincar car 129.4 mi
    2h 30m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, line 554 bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Highland Ave & Spring Stbus bus 554
    5h 23m
    $47–64

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 21m
    $34–230

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 56m
    $37–67

Illinois State University to Elgin by foot and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Illinois State University, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Elgin via Bloomington-Normal and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Illinois State University to Highland Ave & Spring St via Uptown Station, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 5h 23m.

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