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How to get fromLake Zurich to Elginby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Elgin by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 550 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    2h 16m
    $25–32

  2. Drive 18.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Elgincar car 18.1 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Zurich to Elgintaxi taxi 18.1 mi
    25 min
    $55–70

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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Zurich to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Barrington, take the train to Crystal Lake, walk to Crystal Lake Metra Station, then take the line 550 bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Elgin.

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