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

The cheapest way to get from Winona to Elgin is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winona to Elgin is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs $100 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Winona and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Winona State University, MN and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Winona and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Winona to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Winona and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Winona to Elgin?

The distance between Winona and Elgin is 272 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winona to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $100 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Winona to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winona to Elgin bus from?

Winona to Elgin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona State University, MN station.

Where do I catch the Winona to Elgin train from?

Winona to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Winona station.

Train or bus from Winona to Elgin?

The best way to get from Winona to Elgin is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $100 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Winona to Elgin bus arrive?

Winona to Elgin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.

Where does the Winona to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winona to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Elgin is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Winona to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 133+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

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

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Taxi to La Crosse, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
2. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
3h 21m
$100–317
Drive 268 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Winona to Elgincar 268 mi
4h 22m
$49–71
Train
1. Take the train from Winona to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
7h 37m
$105–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Winona State University, MN to UW-Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 603
8h 49m
$75–125
Drive to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Winona to Eau-Claire-Airport-EAUcar
2. Fly from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EAU - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
4h 32m
$52–268

Winona to Elgin by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 270.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Winona to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winona State University, MN to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 8h 49m.

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