What is the distance between Chicago and Elgin?

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

Bus Chicago to Elgin from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Elgin on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 10m	10:25am	Shell Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 10m	10:25am	Shell Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1h 10m	10:25am	Shell Station	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2h 15m	1:05pm	Shell Station	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	50m	1:05pm	Shell Station	No tags

Get from Chicago to Elgin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

39 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,412 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

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 $59 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Elgin?

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

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$75

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$75

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $10

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, IL, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $75 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 $10 which is on 2025-11-26.

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.