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

From Highland Park to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from Highland Park to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the UP-N train from Highland Park station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

144min$13.50
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Highland Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland Park
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Highland Park to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Highland Park to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 471 bus from Highland Park Metra Station station to Deerfield Metra (Park Ave & Jewett Park Dr) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

166min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 471
471
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Highland Park Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Park Metra Station
    ID 516
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Crossroads Shopping Center /Skokie Valley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deerfield Metra (Park Ave & Jewett Park Dr)
    ID 18968
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deerfield
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2126| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Highland Park to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Highland Park and Elgin IL USA is approximately 60.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland 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.

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From Highland Park to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Highland Park to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 471 bus from Highland Park Metra Station station to Deerfield Metra (Park Ave & Jewett Park Dr) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

166min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 471
471
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Highland Park Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Highland Park Metra Station
    ID 516
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Crossroads Shopping Center /Skokie Valley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deerfield Metra (Park Ave & Jewett Park Dr)
    ID 18968
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deerfield
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2126| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Highland Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Train line UP-N, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 471, Train line MD-N, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

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

    The UP-N train line goes from #318| Chicago Otc station near Highland Park in Highland Park to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Otc station near Elgin IL USA.

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

    The total travel time between Highland Park and Elgin IL USA by train is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the #318| Chicago Otc station near Highland Park in Highland Park.

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

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

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

    The ride from Highland Park to Elgin IL USA costs $13.50.

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