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How to get fromJackson to Elginby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to Elgin by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 19m
    $116–438

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    17h 1m
    $118–233

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    17h 28m
    $244–497

  4. Drive 751.2 mi

    1. Drive from Jackson to Elgincar car 751.2 mi
    12h 53m
    $138–198

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

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 32m
    $118–415

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane JAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 37m
    $188–694

Jackson to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 17h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 28m.

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