Elgin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Elgin
With a population of 108,188, Elgin is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Elgin has to offer.
Where to Eat in Elgin
If you’re looking for affordable options, Moretti's - Elgin (2300 Bushwood Dr) and Jimmy's Charhouse - Elgin (2290 Point Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Elgin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elgin in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Elgin, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.
How to Get to Elgin
Plane
Although Elgin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 35 miles from Elgin. The shortest domestic flight to Elgin departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elgin. The train journey from Elgin to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Elgin is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 35 miles from Elgin. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Elgin takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Elgin
Where to stay in popular areas of Elgin
Most booked hotels in Elgin
Renting a car in Elgin
Renting a car in Elgin costs $60 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Elgin.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Elgin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.