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How to get fromSouth Elgin to Chicagoby bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from South Elgin to Chicago by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the subway from Rosemont to Clark/Lakesubway subway Blue Line
    2h 6m
    $5–9

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2h 7m
    $7–9

  3. Drive 38.3 mi

    1. Drive from South Elgin to Chicagocar car 38.3 mi
    53 min
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Elgin to Chicagotaxi taxi 38.3 mi
    53 min
    $120–150

South Elgin to Chicago by bus and subway

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between South Elgin, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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