There are 5 ways to get from Kalispell to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Glacier Park International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FCA - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
5h 14m$323–793Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSO - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
7h 16m$119–488Train
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
34h 32m$441–1,011Bus
- Take the bus from Kalispell to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
35h 6m$360–542Drive 1,562 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Elgincar 1,562 mi
25h$286–412
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Elgin is to drive and fly and bus which costs $110 - $490 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalispell to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Kalispell and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalispell station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 32m.
The distance between Kalispell and Elgin is 1394 miles. The road distance is 1571.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 34h 32m and costs $440 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kalispell to Elgin, including transfers.
Kalispell to Elgin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kalispell station.
Kalispell to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Elgin is to train which takes 34h 32m and costs $440 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 35h 6m.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Kalispell to Elgin via Whitefish Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Kalispell, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 35h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
Kalispell to Elgin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Elgin is 1h ahead of Kalispell. It is currently 3:07 PM in Kalispell and 4:07 PM in Elgin.
Kalispell to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Elgin is 1571 miles. It takes approximately 25h to drive from Kalispell to Elgin.
There are 135+ hotels available in Elgin.