How to get from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from 69th station to Lake (Red) 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 4 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

124min$2.80

603

Leaves from 69th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
69th
50 yd • 1 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
21 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Washington-Blue
90 yd • 2 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Rosemont
38 min
7
Walk to bus station
Rosemont Cta Station
ID 8944
110 yd • 2 min
8
603
Wait for bus
603
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
9
Ride to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
ID 37479
37 min
10
Walk to
Elgin IL USA
560 yd • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 67 bus from 69th Street & State (East) station to 67th Street & Stony Island (East) 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 28 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

148min$9.00

MD-W

Leaves from 69th Street & State (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
69th Street & State (East)
ID 10179
60 yd • 1 min
2
67
Wait for bus
67
67th Street & Oglesby Terminal (Sw)
3
Ride to bus station
67th Street & Stony Island (East)
ID 10196
13 min
4
Walk to bus station
Stony Island & 67th Street (North)
ID 14948
60 yd • 1 min
5
28
Wait for bus
28
Adams & Canal (West)
6
Ride to bus station
Adams & Canal (West)
ID 12713
42 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
70 yd • 1 min
8
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2211| Big Timber
9
Ride to train station
Elgin
70 min
10
Walk to
Elgin IL USA
510 yd • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 49.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) 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.

Public transit stations close to 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East)

69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) is located at 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 69th Red Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East):

69th
East 63rd-Cottage Grove
King Drive

Bus stations close to 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East):

69th Red Line Station (East)
State & 69th Street (North)
69th Street & State (East)

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Villa St & Dupage St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

National St
Big Timber
Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

Villa St & Dupage St
Douglas Ave & Symphony Way
Grove Ave & Prairie St

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From 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

148min$9.00

MD-W

Leaves from 69th Street & State (East)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
69th Street & State (East)
ID 10179
60 yd • 1 min
2
67
Wait for bus
67
67th Street & Oglesby Terminal (Sw)
3
Ride to bus station
67th Street & Stony Island (East)
ID 10196
13 min
4
Walk to bus station
Stony Island & 67th Street (North)
ID 14948
60 yd • 1 min
5
28
Wait for bus
28
Adams & Canal (West)
6
Ride to bus station
Adams & Canal (West)
ID 12713
42 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
70 yd • 1 min
8
MD-W
Wait for train
MD-W
#2211| Big Timber
9
Ride to train station
Elgin
70 min
10
Walk to
Elgin IL USA
510 yd • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA?
The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.
What is the alternative route to get from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA?
The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 67, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) and Elgin IL USA?
No, you’ll have to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA?
The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 69th station near 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) in Chicago to Howard station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Howard station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.
How long does it take to travel from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?
The total travel time between 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 4 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to get to Elgin IL USA?
Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 69th station near 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) and Elgin IL USA?
Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Howard stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.
How much is the total Chicago 'L' and bus fare from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA?
The ride from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.

Last updated on February 12, 2026

How to get from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

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From 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

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Public transit directions from 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA

Public transit stations close to 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East)

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

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From 69th Street & State (Red Line) (East) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

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