How to get from Waukegan to Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Waukegan to Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Waukegan to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Waukegan station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station - Bus Stop D station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Waukegan may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

166min
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Waukegan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    730 yd • 9 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
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station - Bus Stop D
    ID 37721
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
    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 Waukegan to Elgin

The distance between Waukegan, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 76.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan to Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Waukegan to Elgin

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Waukegan to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waukegan) and destination (Elgin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and 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 Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Train line UP-N, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

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

    The UP-N train line goes from Waukegan station near Waukegan to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago Otc station near Elgin in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukegan to Elgin in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Waukegan and Elgin in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the Waukegan station near Waukegan in Chicago.

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

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

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