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There are 5 ways to get from Northwestern University to Elgin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 47m
    $9–12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 8m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 34.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Elgincar car 34.1 mi
    46 min
    $7–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Elgintaxi taxi 34.1 mi
    46 min
    $100–130

  5. Bus, line 554 bus

    1. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Highland Ave & Spring Stbus bus 554
    3h 41m
    $4–6

Northwestern University to Elgin by foot and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Elgin via Evanston, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 8m.

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