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

From Alsip to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Alsip to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 385 bus from 127th/Pulaski station to 111th St & Depot St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $14.25. The bus and train schedule from Alsip may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

209min$14.25
Bus - 385
385
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 127th/Pulaski

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alsip
  • 2
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    111th St & Depot St
    ID 4898
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worth
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #812| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alsip to Elgin

The distance between Alsip, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 60.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alsip to Elgin 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 Alsip to Elgin

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 385, Train line SWS, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

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

    The 385 bus line goes from 111th St & Depot St station near Alsip to Worth station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Worth station near Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Alsip and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 385 bus from the 111th St & Depot St stop near Alsip in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Alsip to Elgin?

    The ride from Alsip to Elgin costs $14.25.

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