How to get from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Cumberland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Highland Ave & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

89min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Mt. Prospect

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mt. Prospect
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    24 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave & Spring St
    ID 15858
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra station to State St & Wolf Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Highland Ave & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

92min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 234
234
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
    ID 22597
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St & Wolf Rd
    ID 20487
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave & Spring St
    ID 15858
    45 min
  • 8
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Mt. Prospect and Elgin IL USA is approximately 28.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mt. Prospect 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.

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From Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 234 bus from Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra station to State St & Wolf Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Highland Ave & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

92min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 234
234
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
    ID 22597
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State St & Wolf Rd
    ID 20487
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    22 min
  • 6
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave & Spring St
    ID 15858
    45 min
  • 8
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 234, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct train between Mt. Prospect and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #636| Chicago Otc station near Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect to Cumberland station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Cumberland station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mt. Prospect and Elgin IL USA by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mt. Prospect to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mt. Prospect and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the Cumberland stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the train fare from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Mt. Prospect to Elgin IL USA costs $6.05.

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