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How to get fromSaint Paul to Elginby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Paul to Elgin by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 27m
    $226–462

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 37m
    $64–374

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    8h 26m
    $66–126

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    9h 25m
    $137–276

  5. Drive 362.3 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Elgincar car 362.3 mi
    5h 52m
    $67–96

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - 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
    6h 21m
    $641–1,050

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus 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
    13h 8m
    $89–161

Saint Paul to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 25m.

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