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How to get fromPortage to Elginby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portage to Elgin by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portage to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    5h 21m
    $62–123

  2. Drive 141.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Elgincar car 141.3 mi
    2h 18m
    $26–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portage to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    5h 43m
    $71–112

  4. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 18m
    $147–431

Portage to Elgin by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Portage, WI, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Portage to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 21m.

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