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

From Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the SWS train from Wrightwood 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 26 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

146min$10.50
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Wrightwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wrightwood
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 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 Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

140min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Wrightwood and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

140min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Wrightwood to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Train line SWS, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Wrightwood and Elgin IL USA by train is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

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

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

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

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