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How to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station to Western & Hubbard (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

84min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 126 and MD-W

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 126 bus from Jackson & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

109min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jackson & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Western (East)
    ID 38
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 35.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 126 and MD-W

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 126 bus from Jackson & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

109min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jackson & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Western (East)
    ID 38
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North) stop near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • When is the first train from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA?

    The first train from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Western Ave station at 11:48 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.

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