How to get from Crown Point to Elgin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Crown Point to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Lake County Government Center station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0120S bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Lake County Government Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Crown Point
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2217| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crown Point to Elgin

The distance between Crown Point, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 81.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crown Point to Elgin 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 Elgin, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Terminal
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crown Point to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Crown Point to Elgin in Chicago?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Crown Point to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Crown Point and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Roundtrip stop near Crown Point in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elgin station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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