There are 3 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
5h 40m$58–123Drive 156.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Elgincar 156.4 mi
2h 37m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
6h 18m$52–95
Wisconsin Dells to Elgin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin Dells station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Elgin is 232 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Elgin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Wisconsin Dells to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Wisconsin Dells, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 6h 18m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Wisconsin Dells to Elgin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Wisconsin Dells to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Elgin is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Elgin.
There are 135+ hotels available in Elgin.