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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.

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.

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.

Related Routes

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.

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.

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