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How to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western & 43rd Street (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 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

105min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 43rd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 43rd Street (North)
    ID 14579
    20 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
    28 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

Alternative route from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X49 and MD-W

To get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the X49 bus from Western & 43rd Street (North) station to Western & Grand (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 51 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

111min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 43rd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 43rd Street (North)
    ID 14579
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 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 Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 39.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 43rd Street (South) 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 Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 43rd Street (South)) 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.

Alternative route from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X49 and MD-W

To get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the X49 bus from Western & 43rd Street (North) station to Western & Grand (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 51 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from Western & 43rd Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

111min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 43rd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 43rd Street (North)
    ID 14579
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 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 Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line X49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & 43rd Street (North) station near Western & 43rd Street (South) in Chicago to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western & 43rd Street (South) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & 43rd Street (North) stop near Western & 43rd Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 43rd Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Western & 43rd Street (South) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.