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How to get from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA by train

Take one direct train from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA in Elgin: take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

91min$6.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 56 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Milwaukee & Chicago (Nw) 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

108min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Madison & Clinton (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee & Chicago (Nw)
    ID 5529
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Blue)
    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
    32 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
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Public transit directions from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Chicago Otc, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 37.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Otc

Chicago Otc is located at Chicago Otc, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Clinton & Madison (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Otc:

  • Washington/Wells
  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy

Train stations close to Chicago Otc:

  • Chicago Union Station

Bus stations close to Chicago Otc:

  • Clinton & Madison (South)
  • Madison & Canal (West)
  • Jefferson & Washington (North)

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
  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Chicago St & Spring St
  • Dundee Ave & Park St

From Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 56 bus from Madison & Clinton (West) station to Milwaukee & Chicago (Nw) 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

108min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Madison & Clinton (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee & Chicago (Nw)
    ID 5529
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago (Blue)
    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
    32 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 56, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct train between Chicago Otc and Elgin IL USA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Chicago Otc in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin in 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA?

    The MD-W train line goes from Chicago Union Station station near Chicago Otc in Chicago to #2209| Big Timber station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between Chicago Otc in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chicago Otc to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Chicago Union Station station near Chicago Otc in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chicago Otc and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the train at the #2209| Big Timber station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • When is the last train from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA?

    The last train from Chicago Otc in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin is the Milwaukee West line. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 5:10 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Chicago Otc to Elgin IL USA costs $6.75.