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

From Riverdale to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Riverdale to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus 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 36 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

156min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverdale to Elgin by bus and train via ME, 7 and MD-W

To get from Riverdale to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus 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 36 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

156min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverdale to Elgin

The distance between Riverdale, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 54.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale 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 Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround).

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • 147thst.
  • Statest.
  • Ivanhoe

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround)
  • Indiana Ave & 138th St
  • Lincoln Ave & 138th St

Public transit stations close to Elgin, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • South St & Jackson St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Jackson St & Chicago St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverdale to Elgin by bus and train via ME, 7 and MD-W

To get from Riverdale to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus 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 36 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

156min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Riverdale to Elgin in Chicago?

    The ME train line goes from Riverdale station near Riverdale to #712| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #712| Millennium Station station near Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Riverdale and Elgin in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the Riverdale station near Riverdale in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #712| Millennium Station station, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Riverdale to Elgin costs $12.75.

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