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How to get fromElon to Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elon to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    3h 40m
    $135–451

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicagobus bus
    21h 6m
    $91–197

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 35m
    $637–1,076

  4. Drive  730.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elon to Chicagocar car 730.1 mi
    12h 56m
    $134–193

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 634.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elon to Chicago via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Greensboro Depot, Greensboro, Winston Salem, and Columbus in around 21h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elon to Chicago Union Station via Greensboro and Raleigh Union Station in around 27h 35m.

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