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How to get from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Cottage Grove & 81st 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 44 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

164min$9.00
Bus - 4
4
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    61 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

Alternative route from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 4, 28 and MD-W

To get from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (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 44 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

164min$9.00
Bus - 4
4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    61 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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 Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) 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 Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North)) 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 Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 4, 28 and MD-W

To get from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (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 44 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

164min$9.00
Bus - 4
4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    61 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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 Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 1, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) 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 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 4 bus line goes from Columbus & Randolph (North) station near Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) in Chicago to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 4 bus from the Columbus & Randolph (North) stop near Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Cottage Grove & 81st Street (North) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.