How to get from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Taylor & Damen (West) station to Roosevelt & Western (West) 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 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

94min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Taylor & Damen (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Taylor & Damen (West)
    ID 14205
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Western (West)
    ID 348
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    30 yd • 1 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
    10 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 157, 49 and MD-W

To get from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Polk & Damen (West) station to Western & Roosevelt (South) 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 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

105min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Polk & Damen (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk & Damen (West)
    ID 6640
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Pulaski Pink Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 14554
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    40 yd • 1 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
    10 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Damen/Polk, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 36.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen/Polk 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 Damen/Polk

Damen/Polk is located at Damen/Polk, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Damen/Polk:

  • Polk
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Racine

Bus stations close to Damen/Polk:

  • Damen Ave & Taylor St (Drop Off Only)
  • Damen & Taylor (South)
  • Taylor & Damen (East)

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 Spring St & Chicago St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Big Timber
  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 157, 49 and MD-W

To get from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Polk & Damen (West) station to Western & Roosevelt (South) 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 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

105min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Polk & Damen (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk & Damen (West)
    ID 6640
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Pulaski Pink Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 14554
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    40 yd • 1 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
    10 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
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Damen/Polk and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA?

    The 12 bus line goes from Taylor & Damen (West) station near Damen/Polk in Chicago to Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Damen/Polk in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Damen/Polk to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Taylor & Damen (West) stop near Damen/Polk in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen/Polk and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Damen/Polk to Elgin IL USA costs $6.00.

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