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How to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 379 bus from 79th St & Central Ave 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 43 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

163min$8.75
Bus - 379
379
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th St & Central Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th St & Central Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 379379
    Wait for bus
    379
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    18 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

Alternative route from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 383, ORANGE LINE and MD-W

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 383 bus from Cicero Ave & 79th 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 45 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

165min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 383
383
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cicero Ave & 79th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cicero Ave & 79th St
    ID 9130
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    12 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 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th St & Central Ave, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 52.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 79th St & Central Ave

79th St & Central Ave is located at 79th St & Central Ave, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 79th St & Central Ave.

Train stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • Oak Lawn
  • Wrightwood
  • Ashburn

Bus stations close to 79th St & Central Ave:

  • 79th St & Central Ave
  • 79th St & Major Ave
  • 79th St & Linder Ave

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:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Center St & Division St
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Chicago St & Chapel St

Alternative route from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train via 383, ORANGE LINE and MD-W

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 383 bus from Cicero Ave & 79th 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 45 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

165min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 383
383
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cicero Ave & 79th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cicero Ave & 79th St
    ID 9130
    1.07 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Midway Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway Cta Station
    ID 9148
    12 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 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 379, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 383, Chicago 'L' line ORANGE LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th St & Central Ave and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA?

    The 379 bus line goes from Midway Cta Station station near 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank to Midway Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Midway Cta Station station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th St & Central Ave to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 379 bus from the Midway Cta Station stop near 79th St & Central Ave in Burbank.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th St & Central Ave and Elgin IL USA?

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

  • How much is the total bus, Chicago 'L' and train fare from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA costs $8.75.