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How to get from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 47 bus from 47th Street & Racine (West) station to 47th Street & Western Avenue (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

124min$6.00
Bus - 47
47
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 47th Street & Racine (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    47th Street & Racine (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Midway Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    47th Street & Western Avenue (West)
    ID 8091
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 47th Street (North)
    ID 8339
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 47, 28 and MD-W

To get from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 47 bus from 47th Street & Racine (East) station to Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South) 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 31 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

151min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 47
47
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 47th Street & Racine (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    47th Street & Racine (East)
    ID 8168
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South)
    ID 15915
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (North)
    ID 5040
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 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 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 47th Street & Racine (West), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 41.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 47th Street & Racine (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.

Public transit stations close to 47th Street & Racine (West)

47th Street & Racine (West) is located at 47th Street & Racine (West), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 47th Street & Racine (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 47th Street & Racine (West):

  • 47th (Green)
  • Garfield (Red)
  • 47th (Red)

Bus stations close to 47th Street & Racine (West):

  • 47th Street & Racine (East)
  • Racine & 47th Street (South)
  • Racine & 47th Street (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 Spring St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

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

Alternative route from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 47, 28 and MD-W

To get from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 47 bus from 47th Street & Racine (East) station to Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South) 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 31 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

151min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 47
47
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 47th Street & Racine (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    47th Street & Racine (East)
    ID 8168
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (South)
    ID 15915
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Park & 47th Street Terminal (North)
    ID 5040
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 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 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 47, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 47, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 47th Street & Racine (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 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 47 bus line goes from Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) station near 47th Street & Racine (West) in Chicago to 47th Street & Western Avenue (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 47th Street & Western Avenue (West) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 47th Street & Racine (West) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 47th Street & Racine (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 47 bus from the Midway Orange Line Station (Sw) stop near 47th Street & Racine (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 47th Street & Racine (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the 47th Street & Western Avenue (West) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 47th Street & Racine (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.