How to get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Pulaski (East) station to 79th Street & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SWS train 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 38 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

158min$12.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Pulaski (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Pulaski (East)
    ID 2728
    140 yd • 2 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 & Columbus (Southwest Hwy.) (East)
    ID 2736
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wrightwood
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 79, 49 and MD-W

To get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Pulaski (East) 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

145min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Pulaski (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Pulaski (East)
    ID 2728
    140 yd • 2 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
    13 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
    48 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 & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 79th St & Pulaski Rd, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 49.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th St & Pulaski Rd 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.

Public transit stations close to 79th St & Pulaski Rd

79th St & Pulaski Rd is located at 79th St & Pulaski Rd, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 79th Street & Pulaski (West).

Train stations close to 79th St & Pulaski Rd:

  • Wrightwood
  • Ashburn
  • Oak Lawn

Bus stations close to 79th St & Pulaski Rd:

  • 79th Street & Pulaski (West)
  • Pulaski & 79th Street (South)
  • Pulaski & 79th Street (North)

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 Grove Ave & Prairie St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Big Timber
  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Grove Ave & Prairie St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Highland Ave & Spring St

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 79, 49 and MD-W

To get from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Pulaski (East) 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

145min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 79
79
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 79th Street & Pulaski (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    79th Street & Pulaski (East)
    ID 2728
    140 yd • 2 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
    13 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
    48 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 & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 79, Train line SWS, Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA?

    The 79 bus line goes from 79th Street & Pulaski (East) station near 79th St & Pulaski Rd in Chicago to 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th St & Pulaski Rd in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 79 bus from the 79th Street & Pulaski (East) stop near 79th St & Pulaski Rd in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the bus fare from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 79th St & Pulaski Rd to Elgin IL USA costs $12.75.

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