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

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There are 8 ways to get from Tucson to Elgin by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TUS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    6h 53m
    $114–499

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    40h 20m
    $548–1,176

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tucson to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    43h 36m
    $407–596

  4. Drive 1,673.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tucson to Elgincar car 1,673.7 mi
    30h 2m
    $306–442

  5. Fly Tucson to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tucson (TUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 33m
    $137–612

  6. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 57m
    $259–465

  7. Bus to Phoenix, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from University of Phoenix to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    8h 59m
    $172–588

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2d 5h
    $726–1,450

Tucson to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$548Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,473.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Tucson, AZ, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Tucson to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 43h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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