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 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

155min$6.55
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Argonne National Lab
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #15| La Fox
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    47 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 715, UP-W 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 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W 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 38 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

158min$15.50
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Argonne National Lab
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #20| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 34.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 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 & Mountain St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • Big Timber
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • N State St & Mountain St
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • N State St & W Highland Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 715, UP-W 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 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W 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 38 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

158min$15.50
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Argonne National Lab
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #20| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 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 155 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, 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 35 min.

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

    The 715 bus line goes from Argonne National Lab station near Elgin to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra 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 35 min.

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

    Get on the 715 bus from the Argonne National Lab 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 stop, 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 $6.55.

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