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Bus Chicago to Elgin: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Elgin: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average bus trip duration1h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:45 AM
Distance39 miles (62 km)

Chicago to Elgin Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Elgin from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures1
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:45AM
Minimum Price$23
Average Ticket Price$23
Minimum Trip Duration50m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h10m
Distance39 miles (62 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Elgin

The best way to travel from Chicago to Elgin is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Chicago to Elgin is about 1h 10m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 39 miles (63 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 39 miles (63 km).

On average, there is 1 daily departure on this route, offered by Greyhound. The number of buses running from Chicago to Elgin may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Chicago to Elgin by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The only daily bus traveling from Chicago to Elgin usually leaves at 6:45 AM and is provided by Greyhound.

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $23.

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to Elgin is $23. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $23 and $26, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Chicago to Elgin. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Chicago and Elgin is about 1h 40m. So you'll have enough time to visit Elgin before returning to Chicago in the evening.

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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