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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. The bus and train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

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. The bus and train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

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.

Bus And Train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) to Elgin IL USA

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

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. The bus and train schedule from Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

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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