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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Elginby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 3m
    $176–382

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SLC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 11m
    $129–565

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    34h 46m
    $237–456

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    36h 12m
    $514–1,057

  5. Drive 1,362.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Elgincar car 1,362.5 mi
    21h 22m
    $249–360

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SLC - 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 5m
    $221–901

Salt Lake City to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration34h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 34h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salt Lake City to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 36h 12m.

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