How to get from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 126 bus from Jackson & Central Park (East) station to Jackson & Western (East) 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 3700 W Congress (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

103min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Jackson & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Central Park (East)
    ID 26
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Western (East)
    ID 38
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Jackson (North)
    ID 14770
    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
    6 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Kedzie-Homan station to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from 3700 W Congress (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

110min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Kedzie-Homan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Kedzie-Homan
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    110 yd • 2 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
    7 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 3700 W Congress (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 36.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3700 W Congress (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.

Bus And Train schedule from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3700 W Congress (West)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

From 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Kedzie-Homan station to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The bus and train schedule from 3700 W Congress (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

110min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Kedzie-Homan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Kedzie-Homan
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 17890
    110 yd • 2 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
    7 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 3700 W Congress (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 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 126 bus line goes from Jackson & Central Park (East) station near 3700 W Congress (West) in Chicago to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 3700 W Congress (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 3700 W Congress (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 126 bus from the Jackson & Central Park (East) stop near 3700 W Congress (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 3700 W Congress (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 3700 W Congress (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.

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