How to get from Elgin to Alsip by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

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.

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

From Elgin to Alsip by train

To get from Elgin to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train 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 39 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

159min$11.25
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - NCSNCS
Train - RIRI
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
    River Grove
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 9
    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 59.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Alsip by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Elgin to Alsip by train

To get from Elgin to Alsip in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train 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 39 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

159min$11.25
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - NCSNCS
Train - RIRI
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
    River Grove
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lasalle Street
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 7
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #409| Joliet
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 min
  • 9
    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 171 minutes, using Bus line 603, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line RI.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Train line MD-W, Train line NCS, Train line RI.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

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

    The 603 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station near Elgin to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Alsip in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Elgin and Alsip in Chicago by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 603 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 stop near Elgin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station station, which is closest to Alsip in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from Elgin to Alsip?

    The ride from Elgin to Alsip costs $5.75.

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