How to get from 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from 87th Street & State (West) 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 87th 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 9 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

129min$2.80

603

Leaves from 87th

Step by Step

1
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
87th
90 yd • 2 min
2

Wait for Chicago 'L'
RED LINE
Howard
3
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Lake (Red)
26 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 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 29 bus from State & 87th Street (North) station to State & Adams (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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.

158min$9.00

MD-W

Leaves from State & 87th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
State & 87th Street (North)
ID 15194
20 yd • 1 min
2
29
Wait for bus
29
Navy Pier Terminal (North)
3
Ride to bus station
State & Adams (North)
ID 1115
60 min
4
Walk to bus station
Adams & State (West)
ID 4732
40 yd • 1 min
5
7
Wait for bus
7
Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
6
Ride to bus station
Clinton & Jackson (South)
ID 6361
9 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
40 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 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 87th Street & State (West), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 51.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th Street & State (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.

Public transit stations close to 87th Street & State (West)

87th Street & State (West) is located at 87th Street & State (West), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is State & 87th Street (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 87th Street & State (West):

87th
95th/Dan Ryan
79th

Train stations close to 87th Street & State (West):

Gresham
87th St. (Woodruff)

Bus stations close to 87th Street & State (West):

State & 87th Street (North)
87th Street & State (East)
87th Street Red Line Station (West)

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 Grove Ave & Prairie St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

Elgin
National St
Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

Grove Ave & Prairie St
Spring St & Chicago St
Villa St & Dupage St

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From 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

158min$9.00

MD-W

Leaves from State & 87th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
State & 87th Street (North)
ID 15194
20 yd • 1 min
2
29
Wait for bus
29
Navy Pier Terminal (North)
3
Ride to bus station
State & Adams (North)
ID 1115
60 min
4
Walk to bus station
Adams & State (West)
ID 4732
40 yd • 1 min
5
7
Wait for bus
7
Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
6
Ride to bus station
Clinton & Jackson (South)
ID 6361
9 min
7
Walk to train station
Chicago Union Station
40 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 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA?
The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.
What is the alternative route to get from 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA?
The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 87th Street & State (West) 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 9 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA?
The RED LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 87th station near 87th Street & State (West) 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 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?
The total travel time between 87th Street & State (West) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 87th Street & State (West) to get to Elgin IL USA?
Get on the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from the 87th station near 87th Street & State (West) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 87th Street & State (West) 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 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA?
The ride from 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.

Last updated on February 12, 2026

How to get from 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

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From 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

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Public transit directions from 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA

Public transit stations close to 87th Street & State (West)

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

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From 87th Street & State (West) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

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