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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 in Elgin, 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 52 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

112min$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
    10 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Halsted-Orange station to Quincy station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

112min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Halsted-Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Halsted-Orange
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 39.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 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.

From Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Halsted-Orange station to Quincy station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

112min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Halsted-Orange

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Halsted-Orange
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 8, Train line BNSF, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Halsted Orange Line Station (Sw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, 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 52 min.

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

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

  • 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) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 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 & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) 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 & 16th Street (North) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • 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.