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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Moretti's - Elgin (2300 Bushwood Dr) and Jimmy's Charhouse - Elgin (2290 Point Blvd) are great picks.
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″.
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elgin, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Elgin to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m trip.
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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elgin, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Elgin takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles.
Renting a car in Elgin costs $74 per day, on average, or $297 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Elgin is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.