How to get from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western Orange Line Station 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 50 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

110min$6.00

MD-W

Leaves from Western Orange Line Station

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western Orange Line Station
90 yd • 2 min
2
49
Wait for bus
49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western & Hubbard (North)
ID 8384
32 min
4
Walk to train station
Western Ave
130 yd • 2 min
5
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2209| Big Timber
6
Ride to train station
Elgin
66 min
7
Walk to
Elgin IL USA
510 yd • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Clark/Lake 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 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

122min$2.80

603

Leaves from Western (Orange)

Step by Step

1
Start from Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
24 min
4

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
5
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Rosemont
37 min
6
Walk to bus station
Rosemont Cta Station
ID 8944
110 yd • 2 min
7
603
Wait for bus
603
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
8
Ride to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
ID 37479
37 min
9
Walk to
Elgin IL USA
560 yd • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Western (Orange) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 40.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Orange) 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.

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From Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

122min$2.80

603

Leaves from Western (Orange)

Step by Step

1
Start from Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
24 min
4

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
5
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Rosemont
37 min
6
Walk to bus station
Rosemont Cta Station
ID 8944
110 yd • 2 min
7
603
Wait for bus
603
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
8
Ride to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
ID 37479
37 min
9
Walk to
Elgin IL USA
560 yd • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA?
The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.
What is the alternative route to get from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA?
The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.
Is there a direct bus between Western (Orange) 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 50 min.
Which bus line goes from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA?
The 49 bus line goes from Western Orange Line Station station near Western (Orange) 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 (Orange) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?
The total travel time between Western (Orange) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western (Orange) to get to Elgin IL USA?
Get on the 49 bus from the Western Orange Line Station stop near Western (Orange) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western (Orange) and Elgin IL USA?
Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.
How much is the bus fare from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA?
The ride from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.

Last updated on March 9, 2026

How to get from Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Western (Orange) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

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