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How to get fromSoldier Field to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Soldier Field to Elgin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 24m
    $8–10

  2. Line 62 bus, line 330 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State & 15th Street to Archer & Neva Terminalbus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    4h 9m
    $6–8

  3. Drive  41.6 mi

    1. Drive from Soldier Field to Elgincar car 41.6 mi
    47 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Soldier Field to Elgintaxi taxi 41.6 mi
    47 min
    $130–160

Soldier Field to Elgin by foot, bus, and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Soldier Field, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Soldier Field to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via State & 15th Street, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 4h 9m.

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