How to get from Quincy to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Quincy to Elgin IL USA by train

Take one direct train from Quincy to Elgin IL USA in Elgin: take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

93min$6.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Quincy to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Quincy to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Washington/Wells station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

100min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    480 yd • 5 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
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Quincy to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Quincy, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 37.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy to Elgin IL USA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Quincy

Quincy is located at Quincy, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Wells & Jackson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Quincy:

  • Lasalle
  • Lasalle/Van Buren
  • Jackson-Blue

Train stations close to Quincy:

  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Quincy:

  • Wells & Jackson (South)
  • Wells & Adams (South)
  • Adams & Wells (West)

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 Douglas Ave & Symphony Way.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • Big Timber
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Douglas Ave & Symphony Way
  • Chicago St & Chapel St
  • Park/Dundee

Related Routes

From Quincy to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Quincy to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Washington/Wells station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

100min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    480 yd • 5 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
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct train between Quincy and Elgin IL USA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Quincy in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin in 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Quincy to Elgin IL USA?

    The MD-W train line goes from Chicago Union Station station near Quincy in Chicago to #2209| Big Timber station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Quincy to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between Quincy in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Quincy to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Chicago Union Station station near Quincy in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Quincy and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the #2209| Big Timber station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • When is the first train from Quincy to Elgin IL USA?

    The first train from Quincy in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 11:40 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Quincy to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Quincy to Elgin IL USA costs $6.75.

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