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How to get from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North) station to 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

140min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North)
    ID 7032
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North)
    ID 14483
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 26, 1 and MD-W

To get from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

140min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North)
    ID 7032
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 71st Street & Yates (East), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 47.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 71st Street & Yates (East) 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 71st Street & Yates (East)

71st Street & Yates (East) is located at 71st Street & Yates (East), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Yates & Exchange (North).

Train stations close to 71st Street & Yates (East):

  • South Shore
  • Bryn Mawr
  • Windsor Park

Bus stations close to 71st Street & Yates (East):

  • Yates & Exchange (North)
  • 71st Street & Yates (West)
  • S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (East)

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 Douglas Ave & Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • Big Timber
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave
  • Douglas Ave & Symphony Way

Related Routes

Alternative route from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 26, 1 and MD-W

To get from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

140min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North)
    ID 7032
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 1, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 71st Street & Yates (East) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 26 bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North) station near 71st Street & Yates (East) in Chicago to Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 71st Street & Yates (East) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 71st Street & Yates (East) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 26 bus from the S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (North) stop near 71st Street & Yates (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 71st Street & Yates (East) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 71st Street & Yates (East) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.

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