What is the distance between Chicago and Elgin?

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

Bus Chicago to Elgin from $7 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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from $20

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from $18

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from $18

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from $19

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from $19

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from $14

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 23 at 9:15am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: June 23 at 10:25am
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: June 23 at 12:30pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: June 23 at 1:40pm
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
Departure time: June 23 at 5:45am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: June 23 at 10:25am
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4h 40m
Departure time: June 23 at 1:00pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago, IL
Arrival time: June 23 at 2:50pm
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Elgin, (IL - Elgin, IL(Sofia Envios and Services) )
Operated by: Tornado Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 50m
Departure time: June 23 at 11:05am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: June 23 at 1:40pm
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 35m

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Bus Chicago to Elgin: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$42

Average bus trip duration1h 50m

Number of daily buses4.913043478260871

Earliest bus departure5:45am

Distance45 miles (72 km)

Latest bus departure1:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,049 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5131 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $43 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Chicago to Elgin Bus

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

Best price found

06/18

$11

06/19

$12

Today

$11

06/21

$8

06/22

$12

06/23

$10

06/24

$10

06/25

$11

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Elgin was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $8

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 $8 to $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 $8 which is on 2025-06-21.

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.

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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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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US

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