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

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There are 7 ways to get from Toronto to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    3h 34m
    $204–1,337

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary to Millennium Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    16h 18m
    $95–145

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    12h 31m
    $216–458

  4. Drive  550 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Elgincar car 550 mi
    9h 21m
    $126–182

  5. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 57m
    $400–986

  6. Bus, train via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to East Lansingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    17h 28m

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    17h 31m
    $326–628

Toronto to Elgin by bus, train, foot, and subway

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Elgin via Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 31m.

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