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

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

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train 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 $12.75.

154min$12.75
Bus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 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 & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 79, 49 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (East) station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) 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 21 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

141min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 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 & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & Central Park (East) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 49.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Central Park (East) 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.

Related Routes

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

To get from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Central Park (East) station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) 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 21 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

141min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Central Park (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Central Park (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 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 & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near 79th Street & Central Park (East) in Chicago to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station near Elgin IL USA.

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

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

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) stop near 79th Street & Central Park (East) in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

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

    The ride from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA costs $12.75.

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