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How to get fromWheeling to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Wheeling to Elgin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wheeling to River Grovetrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from River Grove to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 7m
    $5–8

  2. Line 234 bus, line 208 bus, line 554 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Northgate to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland Metra to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    3. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Highland Ave & Spring Stbus bus 554
    3h 17m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 22.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wheeling to Elgincar car 22.8 mi
    33 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wheeling to Elgintaxi taxi 22.8 mi
    33 min
    $70–90

  5. Line 234 bus, line 221 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Northgate to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland Metra to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 221
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 19m
    $4–8

Wheeling to Elgin by train

Calendar30Weekly Trains
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Wheeling to Elgin via River Grove in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee/Northgate to Highland Ave & Spring St via State St & Stratford Rd, Cumberland Metra, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 3h 17m.

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