How to get from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Riverdale to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

152min$12.75
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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

Alternative route from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 7 and MD-W

To get from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

152min$12.75
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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 Riverdale to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Riverdale, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 54.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale 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.

Public transit stations close to Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 138th St & Illinois St.

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • Ivanhoe
  • 147thst.
  • Statest.

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • 138th St & Illinois St
  • 138th St & Dearborn St
  • 138th St & Wabash Ave

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 Douglas Ave & Symphony Way.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Douglas Ave & Symphony Way
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 7 and MD-W

To get from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

152min$12.75
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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 Riverdale to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA?

    The ME train line goes from #712| Millennium Station station near Riverdale in Riverdale to Van Buren St. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Van Buren St. station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Riverdale in Riverdale and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the ME train from the #712| Millennium Station station near Riverdale in Riverdale.

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

    Get off the train at the Van Buren St. station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Riverdale to Elgin IL USA costs $12.75.

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