How to get from Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the SWS train from Oak Lawn 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 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

154min$12.25
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Oak Lawn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oak Lawn
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 381 bus from 95th St & 51st Ave station to West 95th Street 30 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' 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 41 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

161min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 381
381
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 95th St & 51st Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th St & 51st Ave
    ID 12297
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    95th/Dan Ryan Cta Station Bay A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    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 Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Oak Lawn and Elgin IL USA is approximately 52.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 381 bus from 95th St & 51st Ave station to West 95th Street 30 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' 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 41 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

161min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 381
381
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 95th St & 51st Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    95th St & 51st Ave
    ID 12297
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    95th/Dan Ryan Cta Station Bay A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson (Red)
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    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 Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line SWS, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 381, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Oak Lawn and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA?

    The SWS train line goes from #810| Chicago Union Station station near Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between Oak Lawn and Elgin IL USA by train is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Oak Lawn to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the SWS train from the #810| Chicago Union Station station near Oak Lawn in Oak Lawn.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Oak Lawn to Elgin IL USA costs $12.25.

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