How to get from Northfield to Elgin by bus and train?

From Northfield to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Northfield to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S. station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 39 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

159min$12.50
Bus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Leaves from Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Northfield
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 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
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elgin
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northfield to Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northfield to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 423 bus from Willow / Happ station to Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

133min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 423
423
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Willow / Happ

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow / Happ
    ID 1322
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
    ID 37601
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northfield to Elgin

The distance between Northfield, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 55.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northfield 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 Northfield

Northfield is located at Northfield, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S..

Train stations close to Northfield:

  • Indian Hill
  • Winnetka
  • Hubbard Woods

Bus stations close to Northfield:

  • Happ Rd & New Trier West H.S.
  • Happ Rd & Arbor Ln
  • Happ Rd & Winnetka Rd

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:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • State St & Chicago St
  • Elgin Terminal
  • N State St & W Highland Ave

Related Routes

From Northfield to Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Northfield to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 423 bus from Willow / Happ station to Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

133min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 423
423
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Willow / Happ

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Willow / Happ
    ID 1322
    0.84 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave (Harlem Blue Line)
    ID 37601
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 421, Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 423, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

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

    The 421 bus line goes from Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station near Northfield to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Northfield and Elgin in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 421 bus from the Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) stop near Northfield in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Northfield to Elgin?

    The ride from Northfield to Elgin costs $12.50.