There are 5 ways to get from Elko to Chicago, IL 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EKO - ORD
8h 28m$90–405Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Elko to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
36h 31m$291–553Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
40h 4m$410–950Drive 1,619.3 mi
- Drive from Elko to Chicago, ILcar 1,619.3 mi
24h 52m$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 23m$249–1,169
Elko to Chicago, IL by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elko to Chicago, IL is to fly which costs $90 - $410 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $90 - $410.
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, IL is 1470 miles. The road distance is 1628.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elko to Chicago, IL without a car is to bus which takes 36h 31m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Elko to Chicago, IL, including transfers.
Elko to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elko Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elko to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 36h 31m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $950 and takes 40h 4m.
Chicago, IL is 2h ahead of Elko. It is currently 10:18 AM in Elko and 12:18 PM in Chicago, IL.
Elko to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to Chicago Bus Station via Elko and Denver Union Station in around 36h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
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
- $220–1,100
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
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
- $410–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- 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
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Elko to Chicago, IL is 1629 miles. It takes approximately 24h 52m to drive from Elko to Chicago, IL.
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