There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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, bus
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
2h 38m$628–960Drive 77.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgincar 77.4 mi
1h 36m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
2h 58m$40–47Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
4h 49m$33–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Elgin77.4 mi
1h 36m
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Mitchell Airport and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Elgin is 96 miles. The road distance is 77.8 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Mitchell Airport to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Departure to Elgin via S6 & Clybourn, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- 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 to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Elgin.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Elgin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.