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

From Polk to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Polk to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 157 bus from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station to Jefferson & Jackson (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

110min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Polk Pink Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk Pink Line Station (East)
    ID 6691
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Polk to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk 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 44 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

104min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 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
    6 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
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Public transit directions from Polk to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Polk, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 39.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk 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.

Public transit stations close to Polk

Polk is located at Polk, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Polk Pink Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Polk:

  • Damen (Green)
  • Ashland-Lake
  • Racine

Bus stations close to Polk:

  • Polk Pink Line Station (East)
  • Polk Pink Line Station (West)
  • Polk & Wood (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 Villa St & Dupage St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Villa St & Dupage St
  • Chicago St & Chapel St
  • Center St & Highland Ave

Related Routes

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

To get from Polk to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk 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 44 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

104min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 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
    6 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 157, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Polk 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 50 min.

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

    The 157 bus line goes from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station near Polk in Chicago to Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Polk in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

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

    Get on the 157 bus from the Polk Pink Line Station (East) stop near Polk in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

    The ride from Polk to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.

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