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

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There are 11 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Elgin by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 1m
    $51–281

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    22h 26m
    $142–265

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    23h 14m
    $280–1,163

  4. Drive 797.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Elgincar car 797.9 mi
    13h 11m
    $146–211

  5. Fly Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 24m
    $390–1,141

  6. Fly Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 16m
    $61–321

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 20m
    $127–232

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 12m
    $150–385

  9. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 18m

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus 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 42m
    $142–277

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    30h 7m
    $348–710

Pennsylvania to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 22h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Elgin via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 14m.

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