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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Elgin by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 19m
    $226–411

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 29m
    $64–364

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    9h 1m
    $70–134

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    10h 48m
    $137–280

  5. Drive 371.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Elgincar car 371.5 mi
    6h 4m
    $68–98

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 54m
    $641–1,050

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    11h 19m
    $87–157

Minneapolis to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Elgin via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 48m.

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