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How to get from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station to Madison & Dearborn/State (West) 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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 71st Street & Paxton (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

134min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jeffery & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    110 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
    38 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

From 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 71st Street & Paxton (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

128min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jeffery & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    370 yd • 5 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 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 71st Street & Paxton (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 50.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 71st Street & Paxton (West) 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 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (71st Street & Paxton (West)) 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.

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From 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 71st Street & Paxton (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

128min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jeffery & 71st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    370 yd • 5 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 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line J14, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line J14, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The J14 bus line goes from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station near 71st Street & Paxton (West) in Chicago to Jefferson & Washington (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson & Washington (North) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 71st Street & Paxton (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the J14 bus from the Jeffery & 71st Street (North) stop near 71st Street & Paxton (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson & Washington (North) stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 71st Street & Paxton (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.25.

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