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How to get fromWest Chicago to Elginby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 801 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 801
    1h 59m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 13.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Elgincar car 13.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 6m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Chicago to Elgintaxi taxi 13.6 mi
    22 min
    $45–55

West Chicago to Elgin by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

Pace Bus operates a bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Chicago to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 6m.

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