How to get from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-N train from Round Lake station to Fox Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 806 bus and finally take the 550 bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $6.05. The bus and train schedule from Railroad/Cedar Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

161min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 806
806
Bus - 550
550
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Round Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Round Lake
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2103| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fox Lake
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
    ID 34251
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 806806
    Wait for bus
    806
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Railroad/Cedar Lake and Elgin IL USA is approximately 47.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Railroad/Cedar Lake 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Train line MD-N, Bus line 806, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct train between Railroad/Cedar Lake and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA?

    The MD-N train line goes from Round Lake station near Railroad/Cedar Lake in Round Lake to #2103| Fox Lake station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #2103| Fox Lake station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Railroad/Cedar Lake and Elgin IL USA by train and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Railroad/Cedar Lake to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the MD-N train from the Round Lake station near Railroad/Cedar Lake in Round Lake.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Railroad/Cedar Lake and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the #2103| Fox Lake stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the train fare from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin IL USA costs $6.05.

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