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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 159th/Will-Cook Rd. 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 10 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

190min$15.50
Bus - 832
832
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from 159th/Will-Cook Rd.

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
    6 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
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Elgin

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 64.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 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 State St & Locust St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • State St & Locust St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 832, Bus line SWS, 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 10 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 10 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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