What is the cheapest way to get from Urbana to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Urbana to Elgin is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Urbana to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Urbana to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $55 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Urbana and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Urbana to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Champaign, IL - ISR and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Urbana and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Urbana to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Urbana to Elgin?

The distance between Urbana and Elgin is 172 miles. The road distance is 147.9 miles.

How do I travel from Urbana to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Urbana to Elgin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Urbana to Elgin?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Urbana to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Urbana to Elgin bus from?

Urbana to Elgin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Champaign, IL - ISR station.

Where do I catch the Urbana to Elgin train from?

Urbana to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Urbana to Elgin?

The best way to get from Urbana to Elgin is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Urbana to Elgin bus arrive?

Urbana to Elgin bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Urbana to Elgin train arrive?

Urbana to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Urbana to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Urbana to Elgin is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Urbana to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 132+ hotels available in Elgin.

Urbana to Elgin - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Urbana to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
2h 56m
$56–265
Bus via Auburn Gresham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
6h 15m
$26–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
5h 3m
$49–69
Train
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
5h 40m
$46–93
Drive 147.1 mi
1. Drive from Urbana to Elgincar 147.1 mi
3h 23m
$27–39

Urbana to Elgin by bus and subway

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.2 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Urbana, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green & Race to Elgin via Illinois Terminal, Champaign-Urbana, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 40m.

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