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

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There are 9 ways to get from Syracuse to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 20m
    $85–457

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    14h 59m
    $210–437

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    18h 6m
    $110–214

  4. Drive 715.2 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Elgincar car 715.2 mi
    12h 15m
    $131–189

  5. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h
    $110–583

  6. Fly Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SYR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 16m
    $98–570

  7. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 50m
    $128–656

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 7m
    $201–398

  9. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 4m
    $194–471

Syracuse to Elgin by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 18h 6m.

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