How to get from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 7 bus from Michigan & Van Buren (North) station to Clinton & Jackson (South) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

107min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Michigan & Van Buren (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress & Kedzie (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 28 and MD-W

To get from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Van Buren (North) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

111min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Michigan & Van Buren (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Van Buren St., Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 38.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Van Buren St. 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 Van Buren St.

Van Buren St. is located at Van Buren St., Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Van Buren St.:

  • Jackson (Red)
  • Adams/Wabash
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Van Buren St.:

  • Michigan Ave & Van Buren St (Pick Up Only)
  • Michigan Ave & Jackson Blvd (Pick Up Only)
  • Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan (West)

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 Highland Ave & Grove Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Big Timber
  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Center St & Highland Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 28 and MD-W

To get from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 28 bus from Michigan & Van Buren (North) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

111min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Michigan & Van Buren (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    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 Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 7, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Van Buren St. and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA?

    The 7 bus line goes from Michigan & Van Buren (North) station near Van Buren St. in Chicago to Congress & Kedzie (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Congress & Kedzie (West) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Van Buren St. in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Van Buren St. to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 7 bus from the Michigan & Van Buren (North) stop near Van Buren St. in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Van Buren St. and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Congress & Kedzie (West) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • When is the last train from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA?

    The last train from Van Buren St. 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 bus fare from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Van Buren St. to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.

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