How far is Detroit from Elgin?

About 271 miles (437 km) separate Detroit and Elgin.

Bus Detroit to Elgin from $70 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Detroit to Elgin on October 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	12h	10:25am	Shell Station	No tags
7:15am	Detroit Bus Station	7h 25m	1:40pm	Shell Station	No tags
11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	12h	10:25am	Shell Station	No tags

Bus Detroit, MI to Elgin, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$70

Average bus trip duration7h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure7:15am

Distance270 miles (435 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,766 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,292 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Detroit Elgin recent customer reviews

Hit or miss with on time schedules. Not consistent.

Nedrick Y.

July 29, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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