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

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

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 8 bus from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) station to Halsted & Jackson (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

150min$9.00
Bus - 8
8
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (North)
    ID 18009
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Halsted (East) station to 79th Street & Stony Island (East) 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 45 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

165min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Halsted (East)
    ID 2762
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Stony Island (East)
    ID 2795
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 47.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (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.

Related Routes

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

To get from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Halsted (East) station to 79th Street & Stony Island (East) 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 45 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

165min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Halsted (East)
    ID 2762
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Stony Island (East)
    ID 2795
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 8, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

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

    The 8 bus line goes from Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) station near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) in Chicago to Halsted & Jackson (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Halsted & Jackson (North) station near Elgin IL USA.

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

    The total travel time between Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 8 bus from the Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) stop near Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA?

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

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