How to get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale 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 37 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

157min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 7 and MD-W

To get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 37 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

157min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 138th St & Illinois St and Elgin IL USA is approximately 54.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 138th St & Illinois St 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via ME, 7 and MD-W

To get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Riverdale station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 37 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

157min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riverdale
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #712| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 157 minutes, using Train line ME, Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between 138th St & Illinois St 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 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA?

    The ME train line goes from Riverdale station near 138th St & Illinois St in Riverdale to #712| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #712| Millennium Station station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 138th St & Illinois St and Elgin IL USA by train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 138th St & Illinois St to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the ME train from the Riverdale station near 138th St & Illinois St in Riverdale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 138th St & Illinois St and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the #712| Millennium Station station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 138th St & Illinois St to Elgin IL USA costs $12.75.

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