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

From Berwyn to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Berwyn to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Home station to Cermak/Oak Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 311 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

105min$6.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Cermak/Home

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak/Home
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Oak Park
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Berwyn to Elgin by bus and train via 311 and MD-W

To get from Berwyn to Elgin in Chicago, take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd station to Narragansett & North Ave (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

105min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Berwyn to Elgin

The distance between Berwyn, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 33.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berwyn 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 Berwyn

Berwyn is located at Berwyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak/Home.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Berwyn:

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Berwyn:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Berwyn
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to Berwyn:

  • Cermak/Home
  • Cermak/Wisconsin
  • Cermak Rd & Harlem Ave

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is N State St & W Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • N State St & W Highland Ave
  • N State St & Mountain St
  • Chicago St & Spring St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Berwyn to Elgin by bus and train via 311 and MD-W

To get from Berwyn to Elgin in Chicago, take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd station to Narragansett & North Ave (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

105min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Cermak Rd
    ID 7045
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 311, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 311, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

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

    The 21 bus line goes from Cermak/Home station near Berwyn to 25th Street & Michigan (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 25th Street & Michigan (East) station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Berwyn and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Cermak/Home stop near Berwyn in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 25th Street & Michigan (East) station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Berwyn to Elgin costs $6.30.

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