How to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Cheltenham (79th St.) station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 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 38 min. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

158min
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cheltenham (79th St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham (79th St.)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #308| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 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 • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (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 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ME train line goes from Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) in Chicago to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to Elgin IL USA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Elgin IL USA by train and bus is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the ME train from the Cheltenham (79th St.) station near 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the Van Buren St. station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

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