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How to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by train?

From 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station 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 43 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

103min$10.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Avenue
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1232| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western & 18th Place (North) station to Western & Hubbard (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

91min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 18th Place (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 18th Place (North)
    ID 8364
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 18th Street & Western (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 40.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western & 18th Place (North) station to Western & Hubbard (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

91min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 18th Place (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 18th Place (North)
    ID 8364
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between 18th Street & Western (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The BNSF train line goes from Western Avenue station near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago to #1232| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #1232| Chicago Union Station station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between 18th Street & Western (West) and Elgin IL USA by train is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 18th Street & Western (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Western Avenue station near 18th Street & Western (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 18th Street & Western (West) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the #1232| Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the train fare from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 18th Street & Western (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $10.50.

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