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How to get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

136min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)
    ID 7024
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station to 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North) 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 26 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

146min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)
    ID 7024
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North)
    ID 14483
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    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 S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 52.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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From S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station to 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North) 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 26 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

146min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)
    ID 7024
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North)
    ID 14483
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    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 S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 26, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 26 bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station near S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) in Chicago to Michigan & Randolph (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Michigan & Randolph (North) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 26 bus from the S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) stop near S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Michigan & Randolph (North) stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.25.

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