How to get from Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 86 bus from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) station to Narragansett & Cortland (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

87min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    30 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
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Mont Clare station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

108min$6.55
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 10
    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 Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Ridgeland and Elgin IL USA is approximately 30.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Ridgeland station to Harlem/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Mont Clare station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

108min$6.55
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Ridgeland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 10
    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 Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 86, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 307, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ridgeland 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 27 min.

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

    The 86 bus line goes from South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) station near Ridgeland in Oak Park to Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station near Elgin IL USA.

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

    The total travel time between Ridgeland and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the South Blvd & Ridgeland (West) stop near Ridgeland in Oak Park.

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

    Get off the bus at the Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Ridgeland to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.

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