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

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

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) 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.

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 (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) 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.

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 (East) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 47.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (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 & Cottage Grove (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) 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.

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 (East) 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 (East) 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 (East) 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 (East) to Elgin IL USA?

    The X4 bus line goes from Cottage Grove & 79th Street (North) station near 79th Street & Cottage Grove (East) 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 (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Cottage Grove (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 & Cottage Grove (East) to get to Elgin IL USA?

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

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

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

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