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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 349 bus from 147th St & Western Ave station to 79th & Western Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

169min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 349
349
Bus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 147th St & Western Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    147th St & Western Ave
    ID 1885
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 349349
    Wait for bus
    349
    Western Ave & 79th St (Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 349, 49 and MD-W

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 349 bus from 147th St & Western Ave station to 79th & Western Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

169min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 349
349
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 147th St & Western Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    147th St & Western Ave
    ID 1885
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 349349
    Wait for bus
    349
    Western Ave & 79th St (Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    68 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 53.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 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 Chicago St & Spring St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • N State St & Mountain St

Alternative route by bus and train via 349, 49 and MD-W

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 349 bus from 147th St & Western Ave station to 79th & Western Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

169min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 349
349
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 147th St & Western Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    147th St & Western Ave
    ID 1885
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 349349
    Wait for bus
    349
    Western Ave & 79th St (Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    68 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 169 minutes, using Bus line 349, Bus line X49, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 349, Bus line 49, 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 2 hr 49 min.

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

    The 349 bus line goes from 147th St & Western Ave station near Elgin to Western Ave & 79th St (Terminal) 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 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 349 bus from the 147th St & Western Ave 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 $5.75.

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