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

From Addison to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Addison to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Lake St & Central Ct station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

156min$6.55
Bus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Lake St & Central Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Addison
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Addison to Elgin by bus and train via 715, UP-W and 801

To get from Addison to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 715 bus from Addison Wal-Mart station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

133min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Addison Wal-Mart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison Wal-Mart
    ID 32523
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Addison to Elgin

The distance between Addison, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 43.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Addison to Elgin by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Addison to Elgin by bus and train via 715, UP-W and 801

To get from Addison to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 715 bus from Addison Wal-Mart station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

133min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Addison Wal-Mart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Addison Wal-Mart
    ID 32523
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 711, Train line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 715, Train line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

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

    The 711 bus line goes from Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) station near Addison to West St & Front St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till West St & Front St station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Addison and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St) stop near Addison in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the West St & Front St stop, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Addison to Elgin?

    The ride from Addison to Elgin costs $6.55.

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