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How to get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western & 51st 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 51 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) 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 - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4162
    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
    33 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

From 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & 51st Street (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (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 12 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus and train schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

132min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4162
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 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
    26 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
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Public transit directions from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 40.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) 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 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (51st Street & Western Avenue (West)) 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.

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From 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & 51st Street (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (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 12 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The bus and train schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

132min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 51st Street (North)
    ID 4162
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 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
    26 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct bus between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) 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 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & 51st Street (North) station near 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) 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 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & 51st Street (North) stop near 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) 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 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.

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