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How to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA by bus?

From Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 208 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Highland Ave & Spring St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

86min$2.30
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highland Ave & Spring St
    ID 15858
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA by bus via 230 and 603

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 230 bus from Ellinwood Ave & River Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

82min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Ellinwood Ave & River Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ellinwood Ave & River Rd
    ID 22887
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Des Plaines Metra Station, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 28.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station

Des Plaines Metra Station is located at Des Plaines Metra Station, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & Pearson St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines Metra Station:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • River Rd & Miner St
  • Miner St & River Rd

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 Center St & Division St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Center St & Division St
  • Center St & Highland Ave
  • Highland Ave & Spring St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA by bus via 230 and 603

To get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 230 bus from Ellinwood Ave & River Rd station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, 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 22 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

82min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 230
230
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Ellinwood Ave & River Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ellinwood Ave & River Rd
    ID 22887
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 230, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines Metra Station and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA?

    The 208 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA by bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Plaines Metra Station to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Northwest Transportation Center stop near Des Plaines Metra Station in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Plaines Metra Station and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the bus fare from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Des Plaines Metra Station to Elgin IL USA costs $2.30.

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