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How to get from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station to Madison & Dearborn/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 16 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

136min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jeffery & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    110 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
    38 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 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (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 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

130min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jeffery & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & Jeffery (East), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 51.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Jeffery (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.

Public transit stations close to 79th Street & Jeffery (East)

79th Street & Jeffery (East) is located at 79th Street & Jeffery (East), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 79th Street & Jeffery (West).

Train stations close to 79th Street & Jeffery (East):

  • South Shore
  • 79th St. (Chatham)
  • Bryn Mawr

Bus stations close to 79th Street & Jeffery (East):

  • 79th Street & Jeffery (West)
  • Jeffery & 79th Street (South)
  • Jeffery & 79th 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 Chicago St & Spring St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • Big Timber
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

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

From 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (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 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

130min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jeffery & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line J14, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line J14, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Jeffery (East) 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 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The J14 bus line goes from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station near 79th Street & Jeffery (East) in Chicago to Jefferson & Washington (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson & Washington (North) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Jeffery (East) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Jeffery & 79th Street (North) stop near 79th Street & Jeffery (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Jeffery (East) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson & Washington (North) stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 79th Street & Jeffery (East) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.25.