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 39 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

159min$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
    2 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 • 6 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 159 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.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Central Park (East) to Elgin IL USA

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, 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 39 min.

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

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station near 79th Street & Central Park (East) in Chicago to Wrightwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Wrightwood 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 39 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 & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) 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 Wrightwood 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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