How to get from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from Harlem Station station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

97min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from Harlem Station station to Milwaukee/Haft station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

110min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Haft
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Mclean (South)
    ID 11707
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 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 Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Waukegan/Howard and Elgin IL USA is approximately 35.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA

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

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From Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from Harlem Station station to Milwaukee/Haft station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Waukegan/Howard may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

110min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Harlem Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Station
    ID 22051
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE MILWAUKEE LINEPULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee/Haft
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nagle & Palatine (South)
    ID 9535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Lake Street & Cuyler (Green Line) (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Mclean (South)
    ID 11707
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 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 Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE, Bus line 86, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waukegan/Howard and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA?

    The PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus line goes from Harlem Station station near Waukegan/Howard in Niles to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson Park Transit Center station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Waukegan/Howard and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waukegan/Howard to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PULSE MILWAUKEE LINE bus from the Harlem Station stop near Waukegan/Howard in Niles.

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

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park Transit Center stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Waukegan/Howard to Elgin IL USA costs $2.00.

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