How to get from Carol Stream to Elgin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 330 bus and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

204min$8.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellwood
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim Rd & St. Charles Rd
    ID 10382
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    24 min
  • 10
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 12
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 801

To get from Carol Stream to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave 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 4 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

288min$10.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #27| 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
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Elgin

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 52.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 204 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 801

To get from Carol Stream to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave 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 4 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $10.25.

288min$10.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #27| 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
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 204 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 330, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carol Stream to Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 288 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Elgin in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Carol Stream to Elgin costs $8.60.

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