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How to get from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $17.25.

165min$17.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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

Alternative route from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via SSL, 7 and MD-W

To get from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $17.25.

165min$17.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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
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Public transit directions from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA

The distance between 5th & Broadway, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 68.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th & Broadway 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 5th & Broadway

5th & Broadway is located at 5th & Broadway, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Gary State Bank (5th Ave).

Train stations close to 5th & Broadway:

  • Gary/Chicago Airport
  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to 5th & Broadway:

  • Gary State Bank (5th Ave)
  • Broadway 581
  • 6th Ave & Broadway

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:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Grove Ave & Prairie St
  • Chicago St & Chapel St
  • Center St & Highland Ave

Alternative route from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via SSL, 7 and MD-W

To get from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $17.25.

165min$17.25
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Gary Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Train line SSL, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Train line SSL, Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between 5th & Broadway and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA?

    The SSL train line goes from Gary Metro Station station near 5th & Broadway in Gary to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 5th & Broadway in Gary and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 5th & Broadway to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the SSL train from the Gary Metro Station station near 5th & Broadway in Gary.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 5th & Broadway and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from 5th & Broadway to Elgin IL USA costs $17.25.