Bus Tickets from New York to Elgin, IL, US

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TodayJun 20
TomorrowJun 21
from US$180
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from US$175
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WedJun 25
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ThuJun 26
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FriJun 27
from US$175

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: New York (Hudson Yards)
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Midtown - 300 W 31st St
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Queens Vil (7-11 - Jd Foods)
    Arrival time: June 23 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: New York
    Departure location: Midtown - 300 W 31st St
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Elgin
    Destination location: Shell Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: 2025-06-13 EDT.

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Bus New York to Elgin: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$189
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses9.375
Earliest bus departure5:50am
Distance1205 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

New York to Elgin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York - Elgin, IL, US

  1. What is the distance between New York and Elgin?

    It's about 1205 km (748 miles) from New York to Elgin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06-18
US$188
06-19
US$208
Today
No data
06-21
US$193
06-22
US$255
06-23
US$252
06-24
US$176
06-25
US$193
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York to Elgin was searched and found on Jun 24, 2025 with a price of US$176

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

You can expect to pay from US$176 to US$255 for a bus ticket from New York to Elgin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$176 which is on 2025-06-24.

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 New York and Elgin!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York to Elgin, get comfy and count the stars.

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 New York to Elgin.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York to Elgin while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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