How to get from Skokie to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Skokie to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Skokie to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

180min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Dempster St & Crawford Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Crawford Ave
    ID 21530
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
    ID 37590
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    O'Hare Transfer
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #102| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Skokie to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 250, MD-N and MD-W

To get from Skokie to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Keeler Ave station to Dempster St & Lehigh Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

168min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Dempster St & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Keeler Ave
    ID 21534
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Lehigh Ave
    ID 21561
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morton Grove
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2108| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Skokie to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Skokie, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 44.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Skokie to Elgin IL USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Skokie

Skokie is located at Main Street, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf (North)
  • Golf Kedvale
  • Golf Rd & Keystone Ave

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Center St & Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Center St & Highland Ave
  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Villa St & Dupage St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Skokie to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 250, MD-N and MD-W

To get from Skokie to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Keeler Ave station to Dempster St & Lehigh Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

168min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Dempster St & Keeler Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Keeler Ave
    ID 21534
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 8
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Lehigh Ave
    ID 21561
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morton Grove
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2108| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Skokie to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Skokie to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line MD-N, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Skokie and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Skokie to Elgin IL USA?

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Dempster St & Crawford Ave station near Skokie in Skokie to O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Skokie to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Skokie in Skokie and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 180 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Skokie to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Dempster St & Crawford Ave stop near Skokie in Skokie.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Skokie and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the O'Hare Mmf Bay 9 station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the bus fare from Skokie to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Skokie to Elgin IL USA costs $9.50.

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