What is the cheapest way to get from Decatur to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Elgin is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Decatur to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $45 - $250.

How far is it from Decatur to Elgin?

The distance between Decatur and Elgin is 190 miles. The road distance is 176.3 miles.

How do I travel from Decatur to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from Decatur to Elgin without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $120 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Decatur to Elgin?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Decatur to Elgin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decatur to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Elgin is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Decatur to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 129+ hotels available in Elgin.

Decatur to Elgin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Decatur to Elgin by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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 Decatur Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
2h 53m
$49–246
Drive 175.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Elgin175.3 mi
3h 25m
$32–47
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Station
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
5h 33m
$122–249
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Champaign, IL - ISR
2. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to O'Hare International Terminal 2
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4603
5h 59m
$175–218
Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
3h 37m
$153–370
Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
3h 31m
$143–368
Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Bloomington-Airport-BMI
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
3h 42m
$167–388

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Decatur to Elgin.

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Distance: 189.1 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Decatur Airport (DEC) 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 the taxi to Lincoln Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elgin.

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