How to get from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA by bus?

From Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Jewel Dr 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 35 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

95min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Jewel Dr
    ID 8843
    19 min
  • 4
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 8
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Ridgeland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

101min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 min
  • 10
    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 Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Harlem/Lake, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 36.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Ridgeland

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Riverforest
  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • South Blvd & Harlem (West)
  • Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

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 Dundee Ave & Park St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • Big Timber
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Dundee Ave & Park St
  • Park/Dundee
  • Center St & Division St

Related Routes

From Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Ridgeland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

101min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 min
  • 10
    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 Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line 303, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem/Lake and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA?

    The 318 bus line goes from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA by bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem/Lake to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 318 bus from the Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) stop near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave) stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA costs $2.30.

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