There are 5 ways to get from Elko to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EKO - ORD
6h 36m$100–425Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Elko to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
36h 31m$311–483Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
39h 55m$1,000–1,600Drive 1,620 mi
- Drive from Elko to Chicagocar 1,620 mi
24h 53m$296–427Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane EKO - MDW
9h 20m$120–565
Elko to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elko to Chicago is to fly which costs $100 - $430 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Elko to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Elko and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elko Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39h 55m.
The distance between Elko and Chicago is 1469 miles. The road distance is 1629.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elko to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 36h 31m and costs $310 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Elko to Chicago, including transfers.
Elko to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elko station.
Elko to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elko Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elko to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $490 and takes 36h 31m, you could also train, which costs $1,000 - $1,600 and takes 39h 55m.
What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta flies from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to Chicago Bus Station via Elko and Denver Union Station in around 36h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City, Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City, St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City, Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,000–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elko to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elko to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Elko. It is currently 3:52 PM in Elko and 5:52 PM in Chicago.
Elko to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elko to Chicago is 1629 miles. It takes approximately 24h 53m to drive from Elko to Chicago.
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