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How to get fromPhoenix to Elginby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 2m
    $204–379

  2. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 4m
    $117–502

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    38h
    $579–1,146

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    40h 26m
    $302–555

  5. Drive 1,687 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Elgincar car 1,687 mi
    29h 40m
    $308–445

  6. Fly Phoenix to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - 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
    8h 3m
    $289–598

  7. Fly Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane AZA - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Elgintaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $314–849

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    2d 12h
    $777–1,637

Phoenix to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38hAverage Duration
Ticket$579Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,467 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 40h 26m.

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