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

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

To get from Wilson to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 78 bus from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) station to Montrose Blue Line Station (West) 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 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

106min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West)
    ID 4941
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (West)
    ID 11401
    29 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
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 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

Alternative route from Wilson to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via PURPLE LINE, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Wilson to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Wilson 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

119min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Wilson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
  • 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
    25 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
    120 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
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Public transit directions from Wilson to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Wilson, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 37.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilson 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.

Public transit stations close to Wilson

Wilson is located at Wilson, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Wilson:

  • Lawrence
  • Argyle
  • Sheridan

Train stations close to Wilson:

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Wilson:

  • Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (East)
  • Broadway & Wilson (South)
  • Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (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 Chicago St & Spring St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Villa St & Dupage St
  • Spring St & Chicago St

Alternative route from Wilson to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via PURPLE LINE, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Wilson to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Wilson 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

119min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Wilson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Wilson
  • 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
    25 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
    120 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wilson to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wilson and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wilson to Elgin IL USA?

    The 78 bus line goes from Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) station near Wilson in Chicago to Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Wilson in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wilson to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Wilson & Broadway (Red Line) (West) stop near Wilson in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

    The ride from Wilson to Elgin IL USA costs $2.25.