There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Elko by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane ORD - EKO
7h 51m$106–465Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
39h 23m$490–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus
40h 21m$330–611Drive 1,619.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Elkocar 1,619.6 mi
24h 52m$296–427Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane MKE - EKO
8h 51m$223–1,023Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane MDW - EKO
8h 45m$150–715
Chicago to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Elko is to fly which costs $100 - $470 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Elko is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $100 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Elko is 1469 miles. The road distance is 1629 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Elko without a car is to train which takes 39h 23m and costs $490 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Chicago to Elko, including transfers.
Chicago to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Elko is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $100 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,100 and takes 39h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 40h 21m.
Elko is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 7:21 AM in Chicago and 5:21 AM in Elko.
Chicago to Elko train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Elko, NV, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $490–1,100 and the journey takes 39h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Kansas City, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via St. Louis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Elko is 1629 miles. It takes approximately 24h 52m to drive from Chicago to Elko.
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