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How to get from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University by bus and train?

From Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University by bus and train

To get from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University 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 J14 bus and finally take the 95 bus from 93rd Street & Jeffery (West) station to 95th Street & St. Lawrence (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Elgin Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

155min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 95
95
Walk to Chicago State University
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
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jeffery & 93rd Street (South)
    ID 5235
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    93rd Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 12015
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Damen & 87th Street Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th Street & St. Lawrence (West)
    ID 2979
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: 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 RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Lake (Red) station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Elgin Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

142min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago State University
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
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University

The distance between Elgin Terminal and Chicago State University is approximately 52.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University 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 Terminal to Chicago State University

To check the bus and train schedule from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Elgin Terminal) and destination (Chicago State University), 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.

Related Routes

From Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: 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 RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Lake (Red) station to 95th/Dan Ryan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and train schedule from Elgin Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago State University on the Moovit app.

142min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Walk to Chicago State University
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
    Washington-Blue
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago State University
    Walk to
    Chicago State University
    0.86 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Train line MD-W, Bus line J14, Bus line 95.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 603, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Elgin Terminal and Chicago State University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elgin Terminal and Chicago State University by train and bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elgin Terminal to get to Chicago State University?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elgin Terminal and Chicago State University?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University?

    The ride from Elgin Terminal to Chicago State University costs $9.00.

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