How to get from Chicago Ridge to Elgin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Ridge to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 381 bus from 95th/Ridgeland station to 95th St & 51st Ave 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 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

159min$14.25
Bus - 381
381
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 95th/Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago Ridge
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    95th/Dan Ryan Cta Station Bay A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    95th St & 51st Ave
    ID 12297
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oak Lawn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    38 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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 Chicago Ridge to Elgin

The distance between Chicago Ridge, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 53.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Ridge 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 Chicago Ridge

Chicago Ridge is located at Chicago Ridge, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 95th/Ridgeland.

Train stations close to Chicago Ridge:

  • Worth
  • Oak Lawn
  • Chicago Ridge

Bus stations close to Chicago Ridge:

  • 95th/Ridgeland
  • 95th St & Ridgeland Ave
  • 95th St & Nashville Ave

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Big Timber
  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • State St & Chicago St

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Ridge to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 381, Bus line SWS, Bus line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

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

    The 381 bus line goes from 95th/Dan Ryan Cta Station Bay A station near Chicago Ridge to 95th St & 51st Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 95th St & 51st Ave station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Ridge and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 381 bus from the 95th/Dan Ryan Cta Station Bay A stop near Chicago Ridge in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 95th St & 51st Ave station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago Ridge to Elgin?

    The ride from Chicago Ridge to Elgin costs $14.25.

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