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How to get fromBoston to Elburnby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Boston to Elburn by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    5h 42m
    $103–508

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 36m
    $59–289

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    24h 49m
    $285–606

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    27h 59m
    $155–276

  5. Drive 1,025.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Elburncar car 1,025.2 mi
    17h 46m
    $188–271

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    6h
    $160–420

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    7h 37m
    $137–729

  8. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 8m
    $94–469

  9. Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BOS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 9m
    $190–889

Boston to Elburn by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Elburn, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 24h 49m.

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