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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Elgin is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $50 - $270.

How far is it from Iowa to Elgin?

The distance between Iowa and Elgin is 335 miles. The road distance is 300.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 12m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Iowa to Elgin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Elgin is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Iowa to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 134+ hotels available in Elgin.

Iowa to Elgin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Elgin by plane, bus, 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 Des Moines, bus
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
3h 15m
$72–390
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
4h 53m
$32–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
9h 12m
$59–117
Drive 299.1 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Elgincar 299.1 mi
5h 15m
$55–79
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus
3h 1m
$53–261
Bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain
10h 38m
$89–177

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

77Weekly Planes

1h 41mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.6 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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 a vehicle from Des Moines to Elgin via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 12m.

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