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How to get from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

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

To get from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 28 bus from Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Sreeet (North) station to Adams & Canal (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 20 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & East End (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

140min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Sreeet (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Sreeet (North)
    ID 7117
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 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

Alternative route from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 79, 49 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & East End (West) station to 79th Street & Western (West) 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 47 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & East End (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

167min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & East End (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & East End (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western (West)
    ID 2670
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    70 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
    48 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
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & East End (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & East End (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 & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA

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

Alternative route from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 79, 49 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & East End (West) station to 79th Street & Western (West) 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 47 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & East End (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

167min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & East End (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & East End (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western (West)
    ID 2670
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    70 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
    48 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
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & East End (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The 28 bus line goes from Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Sreeet (North) station near 79th Street & East End (West) in Chicago to Adams & Canal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Adams & Canal (West) station near Elgin IL USA.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & East End (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 28 bus from the Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Sreeet (North) stop near 79th Street & East End (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Adams & Canal (West) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 79th Street & East End (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.

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