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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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

85min$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 50 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

110min$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), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 35.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 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.

Public transit stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Illinois Medical District
  • California-Green
  • Damen (Green)

Train stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
  • Harrison & Western (East)
  • Harrison & Western (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 Park/Dundee.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Park/Dundee
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Dundee Ave & Park St

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 50 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

110min$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 85 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 110 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 25 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 in Elgin.

  • 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) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 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 in Elgin.

  • 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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