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

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

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  1. Line 423 bus, bus

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    1. Take the bus from Elm St & Birch St to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 25m
    $6–12

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 40m
    $9–12

  3. Drive 32.4 mi

    1. Drive from Winnetka to Elgincar car 32.4 mi
    45 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Winnetka to Elgintaxi taxi 32.4 mi
    45 min
    $100–130

Winnetka to Elgin by bus and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Elm St & Birch St to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Harlem Blue Line, Harlem-O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnetka to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 40m.

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