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 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 34 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

94min$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 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 40 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

100min$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 and Elgin IL USA is approximately 36.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 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.

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

To get from Harlem/Lake to Elgin IL USA 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 40 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

100min$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 94 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 100 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 34 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.

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

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake and Elgin IL USA by bus is about 1 hr 34 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.

  • 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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