How to get from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 65 bus from Grand & State (Red Line) (West) station to Grand & Western (West) 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 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

105min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Grand & State (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & State (Red Line) (West)
    ID 764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand & Western (West)
    ID 15340
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    270 yd • 4 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 Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 121 and MD-W

To get from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 121 bus from Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (South) station to Adams & Canal (West) 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.

109min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 121
121
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (South)
    ID 6586
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    15 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 Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Grand-Red, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 37.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand-Red 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 Grand-Red

Grand-Red is located at Grand-Red, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is State & Grand (Red Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Grand-Red:

  • Lake (Red)
  • Chicago-Red
  • Clark/Lake

Bus stations close to Grand-Red:

  • State & Grand (Red Line) (South)
  • Ohio & State (East)
  • Dearborn & Grand (North)

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 Spring St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Big Timber
  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 121 and MD-W

To get from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 121 bus from Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (South) station to Adams & Canal (West) 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.

109min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 121
121
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan (Lower) & Illinois (South)
    ID 6586
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 121121
    Wait for bus
    121
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    15 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 Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 65, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 121, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand-Red 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 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA?

    The 65 bus line goes from Grand & State (Red Line) (West) station near Grand-Red in Chicago to Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Grand-Red in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand-Red to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 65 bus from the Grand & State (Red Line) (West) stop near Grand-Red in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand-Red and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Grand & Nordica Terminal (South) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the bus fare from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Grand-Red to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.

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