How to get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 421 bus from Lake / Edens Plaza station to Central Ave & Green Bay Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N 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 40 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

160min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 421
421
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Lake / Edens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake / Edens Plaza
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave & Green Bay Rd
    ID 1632
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wilmette
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 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 Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 422 bus from Skokie & Lake SW Corner station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 607 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

172min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 422
422
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 607
607
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Skokie & Lake SW Corner

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skokie & Lake SW Corner
    ID 37608
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Northbrook Court
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 20351
    73 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    2.32 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza and Elgin IL USA is approximately 54.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza 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.

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From Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA by bus

To get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 422 bus from Skokie & Lake SW Corner station to Old Orchard Mall - Macy's station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 607 bus from Northwest Transportation Center station to Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

172min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 422
422
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 607
607
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Skokie & Lake SW Corner

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Skokie & Lake SW Corner
    ID 37608
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 422422
    Wait for bus
    422
    Northbrook Court
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 20351
    73 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    2.32 mi • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 421, Train line UP-N, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 422, Bus line 208, Bus line 607.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza 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 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA?

    The 421 bus line goes from Lake / Edens Plaza station near Lake Ave & Edens Plaza in Wilmette to Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 421 bus from the Lake / Edens Plaza stop near Lake Ave & Edens Plaza in Wilmette.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lake Ave & Edens Plaza and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Lake Ave & Edens Plaza to Elgin IL USA costs $12.50.

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