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

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 14 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

134min$2.25

X49

603

Leaves from Western & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Western & 51st Street (North)
ID 4162
50 yd • 1 min
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Blue Line Station (North)
ID 17914
47 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Rosemont
26 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

Alternative route from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via ORANGE LINE, BLUE LINE and 603

To get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 Chicago 'L' lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Western (Orange) station to Clark/Lake 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 8 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

128min$2.80

603

Leaves from Western (Orange)

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
440 yd • 6 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
24 min
4

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
5
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Rosemont
37 min
6
Walk to bus station
Rosemont Cta Station
ID 8944
110 yd • 2 min
7
603
Wait for bus
603
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
8
Ride to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
ID 37479
37 min
9
Walk to
Elgin IL USA
560 yd • 7 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 44.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) 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 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus 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 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via ORANGE LINE, BLUE LINE and 603

128min$2.80

603

Leaves from Western (Orange)

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Orange)
440 yd • 6 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
ORANGE LINE
Midway
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Clark/Lake
24 min
4

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
5
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Rosemont
37 min
6
Walk to bus station
Rosemont Cta Station
ID 8944
110 yd • 2 min
7
603
Wait for bus
603
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
8
Ride to bus station
Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
ID 37479
37 min
9
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 134 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.
What is the alternative route to get from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?
The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, 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 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.
Which bus line goes from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?
The X49 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 bus line and one Chicago 'L' 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 Chicago 'L'?
The total travel time between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 14 min.
Where do I get on the bus near 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?
Get on the X49 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) stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.
How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?
The ride from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.25.

Last updated on April 11, 2026

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

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

Step by Step

Alternative route from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via ORANGE LINE, BLUE LINE and 603

Step by Step

Public transit directions from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA

Related Routes

Alternative route from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via ORANGE LINE, BLUE LINE and 603

Step by Step

Questions & Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) and Elgin IL USA?

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

How long does it take to travel from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

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

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

How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from 51st Street & Western Avenue (West) to Elgin IL USA?

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