How to get from Fox Lake to Elgin by bus?

By bus

To get from Fox Lake to Elgin in Chicago, take the 806 bus from Lakeland Plaza station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. Next, take the 550 bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

138min$2.30
Bus - 806
806
Bus - 550
550
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Lakeland Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fox Lake
  • 2
    Bus - 806806
    Wait for bus
    806
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    56 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fox Lake to Elgin

The distance between Fox Lake, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 42.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fox Lake to Elgin by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Fox Lake

Fox Lake is located at Fox Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance.

Train stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Fox Lake
  • Ingleside

Bus stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance
  • Rollins/Grand/Forest
  • Grand/School/Keystone

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is State St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Big Timber
  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • State St & Chicago St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Elgin Terminal

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 806, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fox Lake and Elgin in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The 806 bus line goes from Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Fox Lake to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Crystal Lake Metra Station station near Elgin in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Fox Lake to Elgin in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Fox Lake and Elgin in Chicago by bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 806 bus from the Crystal Lake Metra Station stop near Fox Lake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fox Lake and Elgin in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake Metra Station stop, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Fox Lake to Elgin?

    The ride from Fox Lake to Elgin costs $2.30.

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