How to get from Glendale Heights to Elgin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glendale Heights 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 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

116min$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
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    Brookhaven Plaza
  • 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
    #25| Elburn
  • 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
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 801

To get from Glendale Heights to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd station to West St & Front St 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 38 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

158min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd
    ID 32494
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    17 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
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glendale Heights to Elgin

The distance between Glendale Heights, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 34.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights

Glendale Heights is located at Glendale Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Glen Ellyn/Army Trail.

Bus stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn/Army Trail
  • Army Trail/Glen Ellyn
  • Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Terminal.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Big Timber
  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Terminal
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • State St & Chicago St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W and 801

To get from Glendale Heights to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd station to West St & Front St 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 38 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

158min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd
    ID 32494
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    17 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
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glendale Heights and Elgin in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    The 715 bus line goes from Brookhaven Plaza station near Glendale Heights to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station near Elgin in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Glendale Heights to Elgin in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Glendale Heights and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 715 bus from the Brookhaven Plaza stop near Glendale Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra stop, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Glendale Heights to Elgin?

    The ride from Glendale Heights to Elgin costs $6.55.

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