How to get from River Grove to Elgin by train?

From River Grove to Elgin by train

Take one direct train from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago: take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $3.75.

54min$3.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from River Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From River Grove to Elgin by bus

To get from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 319 bus from Grand/Thatcher (Nw) station to Grand/Rose/25th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 303 bus 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

89min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 319
319
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Grand/Thatcher (Nw)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Thatcher (Nw)
    ID 8249
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Bensenville Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Rose/25th
    ID 9782
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Grand Ave
    ID 9894
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from River Grove to Elgin

The distance between River Grove, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 25.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Grove to Elgin by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to River Grove

River Grove is located at River Grove, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • Mont Clare
  • River Grove
  • Elmwood Park

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
  • Thatcher/Center
  • Grand/Thatcher (Ne)

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • N State St & Mountain St
  • N State St & W Highland Ave
  • N State St & Washington St

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From River Grove to Elgin by bus

To get from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 319 bus from Grand/Thatcher (Nw) station to Grand/Rose/25th station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 303 bus 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

89min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 319
319
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Grand/Thatcher (Nw)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Thatcher (Nw)
    ID 8249
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Bensenville Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Rose/25th
    ID 9782
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Grand Ave
    ID 9894
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    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 River Grove to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line 303, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct train between River Grove and Elgin in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago in 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2209| Big Timber station near River Grove to Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between River Grove and Elgin in Chicago by train is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near River Grove to get to Elgin in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2209| Big Timber station near River Grove in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between River Grove and Elgin in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Elgin station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago?

    The first train from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago is Milwaukee West. It leaves the River Grove station at 1:55 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from River Grove to Elgin?

    The ride from River Grove to Elgin costs $3.75.

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