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 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 42 min. The ride fare is $8.75. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

162min$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

From 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Cicero station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

165min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Cicero
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 and Elgin IL USA is approximately 52.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 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.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th St & Central Ave) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', 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 Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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From 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 79th St & Central Ave to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Cicero station to 79th Street & Western Terminal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from 79th St & Central Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

165min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Cicero
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Western Terminal (East)
    ID 15685
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th & Western Terminal
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 162 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 79, Bus line 49, 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 42 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.

  • 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 and Elgin IL USA by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 42 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.

  • 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.

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