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

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There are 8 ways to get from Orlando to Elgin by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 47m
    $76–611

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    25h 42m
    $230–441

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    40h 48m
    $563–1,123

  4. Drive 1,138.1 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to Elgincar car 1,138.1 mi
    20h 28m
    $208–300

  5. Fly Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 45m
    $209–504

  6. Fly Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCO - 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 24m
    $201–600

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

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 7m
    $179–587

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 56m
    $117–490

Orlando to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,051.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 25h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orlando to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 40h 48m.

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