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How to get fromBloomington to Elginby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Elgin by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 6m
    $40–59

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    9h 2m
    $125–229

  3. Drive  252.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Elgincar car 252.9 mi
    5h 1m
    $47–67

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    5h 36m
    $417–942

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    7h 42m
    $55–109

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    6h 32m
    $85–395

Bloomington to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Elgin. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Elgin via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 2m.

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