How to get from 18th to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 18th to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 18th to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 18th station to Western-Cermak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

101min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 18th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    18th
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 18th to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 18th to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West) station to Western & 14th Street (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

100min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 18
18
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West)
    ID 14067
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 14th Street (North)
    ID 8368
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 9
    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 18th to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 18th and Elgin IL USA is approximately 37.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', 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 18th to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 18th to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 18 bus from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West) station to Western & 14th Street (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

100min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 18
18
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    18th Street & Paulina (Pink Line) (West)
    ID 14067
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    16th Street & 47th Court Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & 14th Street (North)
    ID 8368
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 9
    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 18th to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 18th and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 18th to Elgin IL USA?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near 18th in Chicago to Western-Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western-Cermak station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between 18th and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 18th to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near 18th in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 18th and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Western-Cermak station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from 18th to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 18th to Elgin IL USA costs $6.25.

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