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How to get from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 78 bus from Montrose & Clarendon (West) station to Montrose Blue Line Station (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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Clarendon (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

110min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Montrose & Clarendon (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Clarendon (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montrose Blue Line Station (West)
    ID 11401
    34 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
    13 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

Alternative route from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 81 bus from Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off 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 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Clarendon (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

123min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Marine Drive & Wilson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
    ID 3773
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    140 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
    10 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
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Public transit directions from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Montrose & Clarendon (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 37.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Clarendon (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 Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 81 bus from Marine Drive & Wilson (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off 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 3 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Clarendon (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

123min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Marine Drive & Wilson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marine Drive & Wilson (North)
    ID 3773
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center South Drop Off
    ID 17038
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    140 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
    10 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 81, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Clarendon (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 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) station near Montrose & Clarendon (West) in Chicago to Montrose-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Montrose-Blue station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Clarendon (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montrose & Clarendon (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) stop near Montrose & Clarendon (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Montrose & Clarendon (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Montrose-Blue stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Montrose & Clarendon (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.25.

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