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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Shell Station | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Shell Station | ||||
 | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Shell Station | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Shell Station | ||||
 | Bus | Chicago, IL | Elgin, (IL - Elgin, IL(Sofia Envios and Services) ) |
Get from Chicago to Elgin
The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just ARS 21,536, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Elgin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Elgin start from ARS 21,536. The average price for this route is around ARS 25,338. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Elgin?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Elgin is 1h, covering a distance of 55 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Elgin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Elgin?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Elgin at 9:30am. And the latest bus departs at 1:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Elgin?
A bus trip from Chicago to Elgin generates an estimated 1.3575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Elgin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87570 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Elgin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Elgin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Elgin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on Jul 4, 2026 with a price of ARS 11,392To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ARS 11,392 to ARS 98,857 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 11,392 which is on 2026-07-04.
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.
