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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 one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 832 bus from Broadway/Stern station to 153rd/Metra Station 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 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

212min$15.50
Bus - 832
832
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Broadway/Stern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 832832
    Wait for bus
    832
    Herion Way at Wheeler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    153rd/Metra Station
    ID 33222
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Orland Park 153rd
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #806| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 505, HC 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 505 bus from Theodore/Broadway station to Pace Transit Center Bay G station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HC 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 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

241min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 505
505
Train - HCHC
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Theodore/Broadway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Theodore/Broadway
    ID 14526
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Pace Transit Center Bay G
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay G
    ID 37545
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Elgin to Elgin

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 76.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 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 Jackson St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Jackson St & Chicago St
  • South St & Jackson St
  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave

Alternative route by bus and train via 505, HC 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 505 bus from Theodore/Broadway station to Pace Transit Center Bay G station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HC 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 4 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

241min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 505
505
Train - HCHC
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Theodore/Broadway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Theodore/Broadway
    ID 14526
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Pace Transit Center Bay G
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace Transit Center Bay G
    ID 37545
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #916| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 9
    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 212 minutes, using Bus line 832, Bus line SWS, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line HC, 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 3 hr 32 min.

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

    The 832 bus line goes from Herion Way at Wheeler station near Elgin to 153rd/Metra Station 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 3 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 832 bus from the Herion Way at Wheeler 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 $15.50.

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