How to get from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Century Plaza (81st Ave) station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0164 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Century Plaza (81st Ave) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

189min
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Century Plaza (81st Ave)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Century Plaza (81st Ave)
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2215| 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 Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 78.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Century Plaza (81st Ave) 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 Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Century Plaza (81st Ave)) 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 Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Metro Center station near Century Plaza (81st Ave) in Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Metro Center station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Century Plaza (81st Ave) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Century Plaza (81st Ave) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Metro Center stop near Century Plaza (81st Ave) in Merrillville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Century Plaza (81st Ave) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

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