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How to get fromProspect Heights to Elginby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Prospect Heights to Elgin by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 208 bus, line 554 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cumberland Metra to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Highland Ave & Spring Stbus bus 554
    2h 56m
    $4–7

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 25m
    $11–15

  3. Drive 21.1 mi

    1. Drive from Prospect Heights to Elgincar car 21.1 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prospect Heights to Elgintaxi taxi 21.1 mi
    30 min
    $65–85

  5. Line 221 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cumberland Metra to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 221
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 58m
    $4–7

Prospect Heights to Elgin by bus

Calendar90Weekly Buses
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Prospect Heights, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to Highland Ave & Spring St via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland Metra, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to Elgin via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 25m.

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