How to get from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Congress Park to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BNSF train from Congress Park station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $12.25. The train schedule from Congress Park may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

108min$12.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Congress Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Congress Park
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1234| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Congress Park to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Congress Park station to Chicago Union Station 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 13 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The train schedule from Congress Park may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

133min$8.30
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Congress Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Congress Park
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1234| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 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
    43 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 Congress Park to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Congress Park and Elgin IL USA is approximately 50.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA

To check the train schedule from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Congress Park) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 train schedules.

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From Congress Park to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Congress Park station to Chicago Union Station 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 13 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The train schedule from Congress Park may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

133min$8.30
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Congress Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Congress Park
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1234| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 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
    43 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 Congress Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct train between Congress Park and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1234| Chicago Union Station station near Congress Park in Brookfield to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Union Station station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between Congress Park and Elgin IL USA by train is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Congress Park to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1234| Chicago Union Station station near Congress Park in Brookfield.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Congress Park and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the train fare from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Congress Park to Elgin IL USA costs $12.25.

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