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How to get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 290 bus from Touhy Ave & Western Ave station to Cumberland Cta Station 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 55 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

115min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Touhy Ave & Western Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Touhy Ave & Western Ave
    ID 22186
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    90 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
    3 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

From Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49B bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) station to Western & Foster (South) 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 10 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

130min$6.00
Bus - 49B
49B
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Foster (South)
    ID 18311
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (South)
    ID 15344
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 37.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) 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 Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)) 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 Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49B bus from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) station to Western & Foster (South) 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 10 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

130min$6.00
Bus - 49B
49B
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Western & Birchwood Terminal (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 49B49B
    Wait for bus
    49B
    Western & Lawrence (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Foster (South)
    ID 18311
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (South)
    ID 15344
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 290, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 49B, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 290 bus line goes from Touhy Ave & Western Ave station near Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) in Chicago to Cumberland Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Cumberland Cta Station station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 290 bus from the Touhy Ave & Western Ave stop near Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Cumberland Cta Station stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Western & Birchwood Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.00.

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