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How to get from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 79th station to Lake (Red) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & King Drive (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

137min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    79th
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3 bus from King Drive & 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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & King Drive (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

162min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 3
3
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from King Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 2121
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairbanks & Huron (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    55 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
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & King Drive (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 51.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & King Drive (West)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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

To get from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3 bus from King Drive & 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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 79th Street & King Drive (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

162min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 3
3
Bus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from King Drive & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King Drive & 79th Street (North)
    ID 2121
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairbanks & Huron (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    55 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 1, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 79th Street & King Drive (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 79th station near 79th Street & King Drive (West) in Chicago to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Howard station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & King Drive (West) and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 79th Street & King Drive (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 79th station near 79th Street & King Drive (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 79th Street & King Drive (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 79th Street & King Drive (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.

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