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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Shell Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Shell Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | Fastest | |||||
| Shell Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Shell Station | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | No tags | |||||
 | Elgin, (IL - Elgin, IL(Sofia Envios and Services) ) | Chicago, IL | No tags |
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Bus Elgin, IL, US to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Elgin to Chicago Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Elgin, IL, US - Chicago
How far is Elgin from Chicago?
The distance covered from Elgin to Chicago is 63 km (39 miles).
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Elgin, IL, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Elgin, IL, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$7 to US$55 for a bus ticket from Elgin, IL, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$8 which is on 2025-08-30.
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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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 Elgin and Chicago!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Elgin to Chicago, 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 Elgin to Chicago.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Elgin to Chicago 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!
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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