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How to get from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Cermak-Mccormick Place station to Clark/Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 53 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Michigan & 21st Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

113min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cermak-Mccormick Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Mccormick Place
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    11 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via 1, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & 21st Street (North) station to Adams & State (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Michigan & 21st Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

127min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Michigan & 21st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & 21st Street (North)
    ID 1573
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Michigan & 21st Street (South) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 43.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Michigan & 21st Street (South) 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Michigan & 21st Street (South)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

Alternative route from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via 1, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & 21st Street (North) station to Adams & State (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Michigan & 21st Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

127min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Michigan & 21st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & 21st Street (North)
    ID 1573
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & State (West)
    ID 4732
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Blue
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 1, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Michigan & 21st Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Cermak-Mccormick Place station near Michigan & 21st Street (South) in Chicago to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Harlem-Green station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Michigan & 21st Street (South) and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Michigan & 21st Street (South) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Cermak-Mccormick Place station near Michigan & 21st Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Michigan & 21st Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem-Green stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Michigan & 21st Street (South) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.