How to get from Foster to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

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

To get from Foster to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Foster 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Foster may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

131min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Foster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Foster
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    38 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Foster to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Foster to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Davis Cta Station station to Higgins Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 223 bus 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Foster may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

133min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 223
223
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Davis Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Higgins Station
    ID 20717
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Higgins Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 20740
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    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 Foster to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Foster and Elgin IL USA is approximately 53.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Foster to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Foster to Elgin IL USA

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

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From Foster to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Foster to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Davis Cta Station station to Higgins Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 223 bus 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 13 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Foster may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

133min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 223
223
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Davis Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Higgins Station
    ID 20717
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Higgins Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 20740
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    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 Foster to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 223, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Foster and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Foster to Elgin IL USA?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Foster in Evanston to Clark/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Clark/Lake station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Foster to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Foster and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Foster to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Foster in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Foster and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clark/Lake stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Foster to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Foster to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.

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