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How to get fromMount Vernon to Elginby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mount Vernon to Elgin by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mount Vernon to Centralia Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Centralia Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 2m
    $143–251

  2. Drive 288.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Vernon to Elgincar car 288.5 mi
    5h 33m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the train from Western Ave to Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 30m
    $76–189

  4. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from El Rancherito - Mount Vernon to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 56m
    $136–379

  5. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 6m
    $297–745

  6. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 4m
    $85–418

  7. Bus to Evansville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EVV - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 24m
    $82–321

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 316.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Mount Vernon, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Vernon to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Centralia Amtrak, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Vernon to Elgin via El Rancherito - Mount Vernon, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Western Orange Line Station, Western & Hubbard, and Western Ave in around 7h 30m.

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