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How to get from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from 51st 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Michigan (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

125min$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 51st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    51st
    360 yd • 5 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
    22 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

From 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15 bus from 51st Street & Michigan (East) station to E Hyde Park & Lake Park (East) 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 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Michigan (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

140min$9.00
Bus - 15
15
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 51st Street & Michigan (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    51st Street & Michigan (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Hyde Park & Lake Park (East)
    ID 1647
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Park & E. Hyde Park Blvd (North)
    ID 5037
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 51st Street & Michigan (East) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 47.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st Street & Michigan (East) 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 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (51st Street & Michigan (East)) 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.

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From 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 15 bus from 51st Street & Michigan (East) station to E Hyde Park & Lake Park (East) 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 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Michigan (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

140min$9.00
Bus - 15
15
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 51st Street & Michigan (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    51st Street & Michigan (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Hyde Park & Lake Park (East)
    ID 1647
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Park & E. Hyde Park Blvd (North)
    ID 5037
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 51st Street & Michigan (East) 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 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 51st station near 51st Street & Michigan (East) 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 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 51st Street & Michigan (East) and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 51st Street & Michigan (East) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the 51st station near 51st Street & Michigan (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 51st Street & Michigan (East) 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 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 51st Street & Michigan (East) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.

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