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How to get fromIndianapolis to Elginby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Elgin by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    5h 36m
    $39–57

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    5h 41m
    $34–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    6h 52m
    $113–173

  4. Drive  211 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Elgincar car 211 mi
    4h 2m
    $37–53

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    4h 34m
    $506–861

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 35m
    $59–404

  7. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    6h 9m
    $77–304

  8. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    6h 14m
    $71–315

Indianapolis to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 52m.

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