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

By bus and train

To get from Elgin 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/Cicero station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Grand/Cicero station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

115min$6.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 54
54
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Cermak/Home

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak/Cicero
    13 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Cicero & Pensacola Terminal (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cicero & Grand (North)
    ID 10311
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand/Cicero
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 322 bus from Cermak/Home station to 54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' 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 19 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

139min$8.75
Bus - 322
322
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Cermak/Home

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line
    ID 11881
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Elgin

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 37.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin 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

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

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

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

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • N State St & Washington St
  • N State St & Mountain St
  • N State St & W Highland Ave

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 322 bus from Cermak/Home station to 54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' 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 19 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

139min$8.75
Bus - 322
322
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Cermak/Home

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line
    ID 11881
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    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 Elgin to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 54, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 322, Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin 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 55 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Elgin and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the 25th Street & Michigan (East) stop near Elgin in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Elgin to Elgin costs $6.00.

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