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How to get fromLima to Elginby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lima to Elgin by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Chicagobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 36m
    $29–70

  2. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 40m
    $87–189

  3. Drive 256 mi

    1. Drive from Lima to Elgincar car 256 mi
    5h 15m
    $47–68

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

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus 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 to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 30m
    $65–307

  5. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 47m
    $569–960

  6. Bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 39m
    $69–373

  7. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 44m
    $82–453

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

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 11m
    $168–701

Lima to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 279.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Lima, Allen County, OH, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Elgin via Toledo Bus Stop, Toledo, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 40m.

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