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How to get from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from 87th Street & Halsted (East) station to Dearborn & Adams (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 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

158min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 87th Street & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Halsted (East)
    ID 14506
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Adams (North)
    ID 1880
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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

From 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the RI train from Gresham station to Lasalle Street 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 24 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

144min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Gresham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gresham
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #610| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 87th Street & Halsted (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th Street & Halsted (West) 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.

From 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the RI train from Gresham station to Lasalle Street 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 24 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

144min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Gresham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gresham
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #610| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Train line RI, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 87th Street & Halsted (West) 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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 24 bus line goes from 87th Street & Halsted (East) station near 87th Street & Halsted (West) in Chicago to Dearborn & Randolph (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dearborn & Randolph (North) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 87th Street & Halsted (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 87th Street & Halsted (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the 87th Street & Halsted (East) stop near 87th Street & Halsted (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 87th Street & Halsted (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Dearborn & Randolph (North) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 87th Street & Halsted (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.