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How to get fromSan Antonio to Elginby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from San Antonio to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 52m
    $175–560

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 44m
    $118–563

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    28h 26m
    $195–360

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    32h 54m
    $420–862

  5. Drive 1,190.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Elgincar car 1,190.9 mi
    20h 3m
    $218–314

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 40m
    $118–465

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 32m
    $121–538

  8. Fly San Antonio International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAT - 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
    9h 17m
    $210–849

San Antonio to Elgin by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,079.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Chicago, Archer & Pitney Court, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 28h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Antonio Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 32h 54m.

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