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

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

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

154min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
    ID 2478
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    48 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) 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 46 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

166min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
    ID 2478
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    48 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    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 & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 47.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (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 & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA

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

Alternative route from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) 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 46 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

166min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North)
    ID 2478
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    48 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    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 & Cottage Grove (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line X4, Bus line 1, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line X4, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (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 34 min.

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

    The X4 bus line goes from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) station near 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) in Chicago to Columbus & Randolph (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Columbus & Randolph (North) station near Elgin IL USA.

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

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the X4 bus from the Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) stop near 79th Street & Cottage Grove (West) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Columbus & Randolph (North) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

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

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