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

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

To get from Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

111min$9.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RED LINE, 151 and MD-W

To get from Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

107min$9.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 151
151
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Chicago-Red, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 39.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago-Red 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.

Public transit stations close to Chicago-Red

Chicago-Red is located at Chicago-Red, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & State (Red Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • Clark/Division
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • Grand-Red

Bus stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • Chicago & State (Red Line) (East)
  • Chicago & State (Red Line) (West)
  • State & Chicago (Red Line) (North)

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 Center St & Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • Big Timber
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Center St & Highland Ave
  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Chicago St & Spring St

Alternative route from Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train via RED LINE, 151 and MD-W

To get from Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Monroe-Red station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 151 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

107min$9.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 151
151
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 151, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago-Red 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 51 min.

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

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 95th station near Chicago-Red in Chicago to Monroe-Red station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Monroe-Red station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago-Red in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 95th station near Chicago-Red in Chicago.

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

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Monroe-Red station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

    The ride from Chicago-Red to Elgin IL USA costs $9.25.