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How to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th 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 27 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

147min$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 & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 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
    29 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 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 26, 1 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 27 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

147min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 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
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & South Shore (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.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & South Shore (West)) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 26, 1 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 27 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & South Shore (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

147min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 7022
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 1, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & South Shore (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 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 26 bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) station near 79th Street & South Shore (West) 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 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & South Shore (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & South Shore (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 26 bus from the S. Shore Drive & 79th Street (North) stop near 79th Street & South Shore (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & South Shore (West) 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 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 79th Street & South Shore (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.

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