How to get from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 8 bus from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) station to Halsted & 16th Street (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF 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 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

110min$12.75
Bus - 8
8
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw)
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Halsted Street
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1232| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    7 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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 Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 39.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) 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 Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw)) 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 Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 8, Train line BNSF, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 8 bus line goes from Halsted & 16th Street (North) station near Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) in Chicago to Halsted Street station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Halsted Street station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Halsted & 16th Street (North) stop near Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Halsted Street station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA costs $12.75.

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