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How to get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clark/Lake station to Rosemont station. Next, take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

95min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Clark/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 37 bus from Wells & Lake (South) station to Van Buren & Canal (West) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

102min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Wells & Lake (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Canal (West)
    ID 84
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 40.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North)

Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) is located at Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North):

  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)
  • Washington/Wells
  • Clark/Lake

Bus stations close to Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North):

  • Orleans & Merchandise Mart (Nw)
  • Wells & Lake (South)
  • Franklin & Randolph (North)

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave & Spring St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Highland Ave & Spring St
  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Chicago St & Spring St

From Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 37 bus from Wells & Lake (South) station to Van Buren & Canal (West) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

102min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 37
37
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Wells & Lake (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wells & Lake (South)
    ID 4630
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Clinton Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Canal (West)
    ID 84
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 37, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till O'Hare station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the O'Hare stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • When is the first train from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The first train from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 1:30 AM.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Franklin & Lake/W Wacker (North) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.