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How to get fromRolling Meadows to Elginby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rolling Meadows to Elgin by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 550 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arlington Park to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    2h 20m
    $6–9

  2. Drive 17.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rolling Meadows to Elgincar car 17.3 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Arlington Park to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 52m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rolling Meadows to Elgintaxi taxi 17.3 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  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 54m
    $5–9

Rolling Meadows to Elgin by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Rolling Meadows, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Park to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arlington Park to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Cumberland, Cumberland Metra, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 54m.

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