How to get from Riverside to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Riverside to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from Riverside to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BNSF train from Riverside 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 24 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

144min$10.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverside
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    28 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 Riverside to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 331 bus from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station. Next, take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

154min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st/Ridgewood/Forest
    ID 6638
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 min
  • 7
    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 Riverside to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Riverside and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Riverside to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 331 bus from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station. Next, take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

154min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 1st/Ridgewood/Forest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    1st/Ridgewood/Forest
    ID 6638
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8116
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 min
  • 7
    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 Riverside to Elgin IL USA?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 331, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Riverside 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 Riverside to Elgin IL USA?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Riverside in Riverside 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 Riverside to Elgin IL USA by train?

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

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1242| Chicago Union Station station near Riverside in Riverside.

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

    The ride from Riverside to Elgin IL USA costs $10.50.

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