How to get from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 81st St station to Harlem Ave & 65th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 307 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Mont Clare station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

162min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 386
386
Bus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem Ave & 81st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 81st St
    ID 13308
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 65th St
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 81st St station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 42 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

162min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 386
386
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem Ave & 81st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 81st St
    ID 13308
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 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 Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Harlem Ave & 81st St and Elgin IL USA is approximately 40.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem Ave & 81st 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

From Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 386 bus from Harlem Ave & 81st St station to Midway Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 42 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

162min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 386
386
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem Ave & 81st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & 81st St
    ID 13308
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 386386
    Wait for bus
    386
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Midway
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 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 Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 386, Bus line 307, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line 386, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem Ave & 81st St and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA?

    The 386 bus line goes from Harlem Ave & 81st St station near Harlem Ave & 81st St in Bridgeview to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Midway Cta Station station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Harlem Ave & 81st St and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem Ave & 81st St to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 386 bus from the Harlem Ave & 81st St stop near Harlem Ave & 81st St in Bridgeview.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harlem Ave & 81st St and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Midway Cta Station station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Harlem Ave & 81st St to Elgin IL USA costs $6.05.

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