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How to get from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 74th 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 25 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

145min$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 & 74th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 74th Street (North)
    ID 7028
    330 yd • 4 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
    23 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 Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 126 and MD-W

To get from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Windsor Park station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 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 40 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

160min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Windsor Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Windsor Park
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 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
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Exchange & 74th Street (Ne)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 bus and train schedules.

Alternative route from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 126 and MD-W

To get from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Windsor Park station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 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 40 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

160min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Windsor Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Windsor Park
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #312| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 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
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) 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 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 26 bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 74th Street (North) station near Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) 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.

  • How long does it take to travel from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 26 bus from the S. Shore Drive & 74th Street (North) stop near Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) and Elgin IL USA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Exchange & 74th Street (Ne) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.