How to get from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA by bus?

From Riverforest to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 313 bus from Lake St & Thatcher Ave station to Lake St & 19th Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 303 bus and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

94min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 313
313
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Lake St & Thatcher Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6877
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Branding Ln & Finley Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & 19th Ave
    ID 6899
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Ave & Lake St
    ID 6599
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Riverforest to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 313 bus from Lake St & Thatcher Ave station to Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

103min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 313
313
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Lake St & Thatcher Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6776
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6753
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridgeland & Lake (North)
    ID 11726
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 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 Riverforest to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Riverforest and Elgin IL USA is approximately 35.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Riverforest to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 313 bus from Lake St & Thatcher Ave station to Lake St & Ridgeland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

103min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 313
313
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Lake St & Thatcher Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake St & Thatcher Ave
    ID 6776
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 313313
    Wait for bus
    313
    Lake St & Austin Blvd (Se)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake St & Ridgeland Ave
    ID 6753
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ridgeland & Lake (North)
    ID 11726
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 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 Riverforest to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line 303, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 313, Bus line 86, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverforest and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA?

    The 313 bus line goes from Lake St & Thatcher Ave station near Riverforest in River Forest to Branding Ln & Finley Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Branding Ln & Finley Rd station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA by bus?

    The total travel time between Riverforest and Elgin IL USA by bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Riverforest to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 313 bus from the Lake St & Thatcher Ave stop near Riverforest in River Forest.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Riverforest and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Branding Ln & Finley Rd stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Riverforest to Elgin IL USA costs $2.30.

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