There are 5 ways to get from Elko to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EKO - ORD
8h 15m$95–425Bus
- Take the bus from Elko to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
39h 46m$331–613Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
39h 55m$500–1,100Drive 1,620 mi
- Drive from Elko to Chicagocar 1,620 mi
24h 53m$296–427Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane EKO - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
10h 14m$273–1,274
Elko to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elko to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $430 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to Chicago is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $95 - $430.
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 39h 46m and costs $330 - $650.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Elko to Chicago, including transfers.
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 8h 15m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 39h 46m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 39h 55m.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Elko. It is currently 8:44 PM in Elko and 10:44 PM in Chicago.
Elko to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to Chicago Bus Station via Elko, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 39h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- 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 Elko to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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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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