Bus Tickets from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US

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FriJun 27
from US$14
SatJun 28
from US$13
SunJun 29
from US$14
MonJun 30
from US$16
TueJul 1
from US$17
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from US$19
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Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago, IL
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Elgin, (IL - Elgin, IL(Sofia Envios and Services) )
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Elgin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$42
Average Bus Trip Duration1h 50m
Number of daily buses4.91304347826087
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance72 km
Latest bus departure1:00pm

Chicago to Elgin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Elgin, IL, US

  1. What is the distance between Chicago and Elgin?

    Chicago and Elgin are 63 km (39 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06-23
US$10
06-24
US$10
Today
US$11
06-26
US$11
06-27
US$7
06-28
US$6
06-29
US$7
06-30
US$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Elgin was searched and found on Jun 28, 2025 with a price of US$6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Elgin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$65 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Elgin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-06-28.

Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Elgin!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Elgin.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Elgin.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Elgin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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