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

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

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 78 bus from Montrose & Western (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 30 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

90min$2.25
Bus - 78
78
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Montrose & Western (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montrose & Western (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
    17 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

From Montrose & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Grand (South) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

108min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 Montrose & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Montrose & Western (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 35.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montrose & Western (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 & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA

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

To get from Montrose & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the X49 bus from Western & Montrose (South) station to Western & Grand (South) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Montrose & Western (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

108min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & Montrose (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Montrose (South)
    ID 8187
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (South)
    ID 8228
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 Montrose & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 78, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line X49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montrose & Western (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 30 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Forest Preserve Avenue & Harlem/Irving Park (Sw) station near Montrose & Western (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 & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Montrose & Western (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

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

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

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

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