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 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 107th St station to Harlem Ave & 65th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Mont Clare station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

169min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 386
386
Bus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Harlem Ave & 107th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 107th St
    ID 13345
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 65th St
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    52 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, take the SWS train from Worth station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

150min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Worth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worth
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #800| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    77 min
  • 6
    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 44.27 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 Jackson St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Jackson St & Chicago St
  • State St & Chicago St
  • Elgin Terminal

Related Routes

By train

To get from Elgin to Elgin in Chicago, take the SWS train from Worth station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

150min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Worth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worth
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #800| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2203| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    77 min
  • 6
    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 386, Bus line 307, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line SWS, 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 386 bus line goes from Harlem Ave & 107th St station near Elgin to Midway Cta Station 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 386 bus from the Harlem Ave & 107th St 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 $6.05.

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