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How to get fromNorthbrook to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Northbrook to Elgin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Western Avetrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Western Ave to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 23m
    $6–8

  2. Line 423 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 45m
    $9–16

  3. Drive 28.5 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Elgincar car 28.5 mi
    38 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Elgintaxi taxi 28.5 mi
    38 min
    $90–110

Northbrook to Elgin by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Northbrook to Elgin via Western Ave in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northbrook to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Glenview, Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station, Harlem Blue Line, Harlem-O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 45m.

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