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How to get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) station to South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) 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 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

158min$9.00
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se)
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Baltimore & Brainard (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se)
    ID 7238
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    60 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

Alternative route from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

162min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 14573
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    43 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
    13 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 South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 49.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) 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 South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se)) 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 South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

162min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 14573
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    43 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
    13 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 South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line X4, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 30 bus line goes from Baltimore & Brainard (South) station near South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) in Chicago to South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Baltimore & Brainard (South) stop near South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.

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