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

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There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Elgin by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    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 Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DLH - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 56m
    $45–270

  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
    $73–136

  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 47m
    $137–280

  5. Drive 371.5 mi

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

  6. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 12m
    $75–496

  7. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 28m
    $64–364

  8. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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
    6h 13m
    $641–1,050

  9. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus 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 12m
    $84–136

Minnesota to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 47m.

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