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

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

To get from Howard to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard 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 3 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

123min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Howard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
  • 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
    30 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

Alternative route from Howard to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Howard to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 290 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Cumberland Cta Station 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 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

115min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Howard Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Howard to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Howard and Elgin IL USA is approximately 51.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard 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 Howard to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Howard to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via 290, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Howard to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 290 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Cumberland Cta Station 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 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

115min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Howard Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37574
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Howard to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 290, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Howard 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 3 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Howard in Chicago 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 Howard to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

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

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