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How to get fromNew Jersey to Elginby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 13 ways to get from New Jersey to Elgin by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 33m
    $125–864

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    19h 16m
    $140–233

  3. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    23h 37m
    $307–1,208

  4. Drive 818.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Elgincar car 818.4 mi
    13h 37m
    $150–216

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 8m
    $331–888

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 2m
    $137–253

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 27m
    $225–686

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 54m
    $160–406

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 27m
    $218–589

  10. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - 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
    7h 45m
    $590–853

  11. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 6m
    $202–872

  12. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    26h 7m
    $155–328

  13. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    30h 16m
    $365–746

New Jersey to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 19h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Elgin via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 37m.

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