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 one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 354 bus from 167th St & Butterfield Dr station to 147th St & Waverly Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI 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 47 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

167min$12.50
Bus - 354
354
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 167th St & Butterfield Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 354354
    Wait for bus
    354
    Pace Harvey Tc Bay J
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    147th St & Waverly Ave
    ID 3050
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Midlothian
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #404| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 359, RI and MD-W

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 359 bus from Kedzie Ave & 167th St station to Vermont St & Irving Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI 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 2 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

182min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 359
359
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Kedzie Ave & 167th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kedzie Ave & 167th St
    ID 4003
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    95th/Dan Ryan Cta Station Bay O
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont St & Irving Ave
    ID 4083
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #404| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| 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 61.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 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 South St & Jackson St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • South St & Jackson St
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • N State St & Washington St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 359, RI and MD-W

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 359 bus from Kedzie Ave & 167th St station to Vermont St & Irving Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RI 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 2 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

182min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 359
359
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Kedzie Ave & 167th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kedzie Ave & 167th St
    ID 4003
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 359359
    Wait for bus
    359
    95th/Dan Ryan Cta Station Bay O
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vermont St & Irving Ave
    ID 4083
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #404| Lasalle Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| 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 167 minutes, using Bus line 354, Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 359, Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin 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 47 min.

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

    The 354 bus line goes from Pace Harvey Tc Bay J station near Elgin to 147th St & Waverly Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines 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 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 354 bus from the Pace Harvey Tc Bay J 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 bus fare from Elgin to Elgin?

    The ride from Elgin to Elgin costs $12.50.

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