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How to get fromPark Ridge to Elginby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 290 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Park Ridge Metra to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 290 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    1h 36m
    $6–11

  2. Drive  25.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Park Ridge to Elgincar car 25.7 mi
    30 min
    $5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 29m
    $9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Park Ridge to Elgintaxi taxi 25.7 mi
    30 min
    $80–100

Park Ridge to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Park Ridge, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Park Ridge Metra to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Cumberland CTA Station, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Park Ridge to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 29m.

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