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

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

To get from Linden 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 Linden 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 18 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

138min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Linden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
  • 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
    44 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

From Linden to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Linden to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Linden station to Quincy station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

149min$9.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Linden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    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 Linden to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Linden, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 55.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Linden 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 Linden

Linden is located at Linden, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Linden:

  • Central-Purple
  • Noyes
  • Foster

Train stations close to Linden:

  • Central St.
  • Wilmette

Bus stations close to Linden:

  • Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 4th St & Linden Ave
  • Linden Ave & 3rd St

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 & Chapel St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Chicago St & Chapel St
  • Douglas Ave & Symphony Way
  • Center St & Highland Ave

Related Routes

From Linden to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Linden to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Linden station to Quincy station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

149min$9.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Linden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Linden
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    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 Linden to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Linden 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 18 min.

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

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Linden in Wilmette 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 in Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Linden in Wilmette and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clark/Lake stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

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

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