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

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

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station to 79th Street & Stony Island (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

162min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Ellis (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Ellis (East)
    ID 2787
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Stony Island (East)
    ID 2795
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 126 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from 79th St. (Chatham) 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 19 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

139min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th St. (Chatham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    79th St. (Chatham)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #214| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    26 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
    14 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 49.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Ellis (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 & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Ellis (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 & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 126 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from 79th St. (Chatham) 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 19 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Ellis (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

139min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th St. (Chatham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    79th St. (Chatham)
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #214| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    26 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
    14 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Ellis (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 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Ellis (East) station near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near Elgin IL USA.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Ellis (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Ellis (East) stop near 79th Street & Ellis (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & Ellis (West) to Elgin IL USA?

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

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