How to get from Algonquin to Antioch by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Algonquin to Antioch in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the NCS train from River Grove station to Antioch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Algonquin
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
    ID 33801
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Big Timber
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2236| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Antioch
    Ride to train station
    Antioch
    79 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and NCS

To get from Algonquin to Antioch in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Antioch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #648| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Antioch
    Ride to train station
    Antioch
    100 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Algonquin to Antioch

The distance between Algonquin, Chicago and Antioch, Chicago is approximately 76.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 241 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Algonquin to Antioch by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Algonquin

Algonquin is located at Algonquin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Algonquin:

  • Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
  • Randall Rd & Commons Dr
  • Randall Rd & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Antioch, Chicago

Antioch is located at Antioch, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Antioch.

Train stations close to Antioch:

  • Antioch

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 550, UP-NW and NCS

To get from Algonquin to Antioch in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 550 bus from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the NCS train from Chicago Union Station station to Antioch station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - NCSNCS
Leaves from Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Randall Rd & Corporate Pkwy
    ID 35861
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #648| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    85 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #105| Antioch
  • 9
    Ride to train station Antioch
    Ride to train station
    Antioch
    100 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Algonquin to Antioch?

    The fastest way takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W, Bus line NCS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Algonquin to Antioch?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line NCS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Algonquin and Antioch in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Algonquin to Antioch in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Algonquin to Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station near Antioch in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Algonquin and Antioch in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Algonquin to get to Antioch in Chicago?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Algonquin in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Algonquin and Antioch in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station, which is closest to Antioch in Chicago.

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