How to get from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BNSF train from Western Avenue station to Chicago Union Station 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 42 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

102min$10.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Western Avenue
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1232| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 6
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western & 18th Place (North) station to Western & Hubbard (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

93min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 18th Place (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 18th Place (North)
    ID 8364
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Western Avenue, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 40.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Avenue 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 Western Avenue

Western Avenue is located at Western Avenue, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 18th Street & Western (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western Avenue:

  • Western-Cermak
  • Damen-Cermak
  • California (Pink)

Bus stations close to Western Avenue:

  • 18th Street & Western (West)
  • 18th Street & Western (East)
  • Western & 18th Street (South)

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 Dundee Ave & Park St.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Dundee Ave & Park St
  • Park/Dundee
  • Villa St & Dupage St

Related Routes

From Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the 49 bus from Western & 18th Place (North) station to Western & Hubbard (North) station. Next, take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

93min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Western & 18th Place (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & 18th Place (North)
    ID 8364
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 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 Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Western Avenue and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1232| Chicago Union Station station near Western Avenue in Chicago to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago Union Station station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between Western Avenue in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Western Avenue to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1232| Chicago Union Station station near Western Avenue in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Western Avenue to Elgin IL USA costs $10.50.

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