How to get from Elgin to Alsip by bus and train?

From Elgin to Alsip by bus and train

To get from Elgin to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2515 bus and finally take the 359 bus from South State Street 9443 station to Pulaski Rd & 135th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Elgin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alsip on the Moovit app.

185min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - FLIXBUS 2515FLIXBUS 2515
Bus - 359
359
Walk to Alsip
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    77 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2515FLIXBUS 2515
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2515
    Bloomington (In)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago (95th / Dan Ryan)
    ID CHA6
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South State Street 9443
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    Homewood Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski Rd & 135th St
    ID 4176
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alsip
    Walk to
    Alsip
    1.06 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elgin to Alsip by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Elgin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alsip on the Moovit app.

171min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Alsip
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alsip
    Walk to
    Alsip
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Alsip

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Alsip, Chicago is approximately 59.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Alsip by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Elgin to Alsip

To check the bus and train schedule from Elgin to Alsip using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Elgin) and destination (Alsip), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Elgin to Alsip by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the RI train from Lasalle Street station to Blue Island-Vermont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Elgin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alsip on the Moovit app.

171min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - RIRI
Walk to Alsip
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alsip
    Walk to
    Alsip
    2.33 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Alsip?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Train line MD-W, Bus line FLIXBUS 2515, Bus line 359.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin to Alsip?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 603, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line RI.

  • Is there a direct train between Elgin and Alsip in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elgin to Alsip in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from Elgin station near Elgin to #2228| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Alsip in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin to Alsip in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elgin and Alsip in Chicago by train and bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elgin to get to Alsip in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elgin and Alsip in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #2228| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Alsip in Chicago.

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