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 53 min. The ride fare is $3.75. The train schedule from River Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

53min$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 Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 331 bus from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station to Cumberland Cta Station 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 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The train schedule from River Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

77min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    90 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
    3 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 River Grove to Elgin

The distance between River Grove, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 25.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 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.

Train schedule from River Grove to Elgin

To check the train schedule from River Grove to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (River Grove) and destination (Elgin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

Related Routes

From River Grove to Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 331 bus from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station to Cumberland Cta Station 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 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The train schedule from River Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

77min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    90 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
    3 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 River Grove to Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 331, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, 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 53 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 53 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 last train from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago?

    The last train from River Grove to Elgin in Chicago is the Milwaukee West line. It leaves the River Grove station at 6:37 PM.

  • 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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