How to get from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LAKESHORE train from Gary/Chicago Airport 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 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Gary/Chicago Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

153min
Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Gary/Chicago Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gary/Chicago Airport
  • 2
    Train - LAKESHORELAKESHORE
    Wait for train
    LAKESHORE
    Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    41 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 • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Gary/Chicago Airport and Elgin IL USA is approximately 65.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gary/Chicago Airport 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gary/Chicago Airport) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Train line LAKESHORE, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Gary/Chicago Airport 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 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA?

    The LAKESHORE train line goes from Van Buren St. station near Gary/Chicago Airport in Gary to Michigan & Van Buren (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Michigan & Van Buren (North) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gary/Chicago Airport to Elgin IL USA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gary/Chicago Airport and Elgin IL USA by train and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gary/Chicago Airport to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the LAKESHORE train from the Van Buren St. station near Gary/Chicago Airport in Gary.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gary/Chicago Airport and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the Michigan & Van Buren (North) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

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