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How to get fromCalgary to Elginby plane, bus, car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Elgin by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 31m
    $97–612

  2. Bus, drive, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    6. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    36h 16m
    $386–840

  3. Drive 1,556 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Elgincar car 1,556 mi
    26h 49m
    $357–515

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YYC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    11h 14m
    $270–665

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YYC - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    11h 53m
    $243–1,051

  6. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Southgate Station to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    37h 25m
    $429–960

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Elgin. However, you can take the line 300 bus to YYC Airport Domestic Terminal, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Lethbridge, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 36h 16m.

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