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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    2h 49m
    $63–321

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 22m
    $43–283

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    8h 6m
    $51–94

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    8h 17m
    $97–190

  5. Drive 320.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Elgincar car 320.7 mi
    5h 24m
    $59–85

  6. Fly from Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 5m
    $74–280

  7. Fly from Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 32m
    $156–661

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    9h 32m
    $104–154

Michigan to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar31Weekly Services
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Elgin via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 9h 32m.

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