Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Elgin more easily: To get to Elgin, book a flight to Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage), the closest major airport, which is located 9 mi (14.5 km) from the city center. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from Elgin Station, Elgin National Street Station, or Elgin Big Timber Road Station.