There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Elko by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
8h 6m$110–485Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
37h 10m$163–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
39h 23m$150–500Drive 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
9h$212–978
Chicago to Elko by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Elko is to bus which costs $160 - $440 and takes 37h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Elko is to fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $110 - $490.
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 bus which takes 37h 10m and costs $160 - $440.
It takes approximately 8h 6m 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 8h 6m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $440 and takes 37h 10m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $500 and takes 39h 23m.
Elko is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:59 PM in Chicago and 11:59 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 United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Elko via Denver Union Station and Elko in around 37h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Detroit, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
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
- $150–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $150–450
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $240–500
- Business - advance purchase
- $320–1,300
- Business Class
- $440–1,100
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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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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