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How to get from Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA by train

To get from Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BNSF train from Halsted Street 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 39 min. The ride fare is $10.50.

99min$10.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Halsted Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Halsted Street
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1232| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    7 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 Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & 16th Street (North) station to Halsted & Jackson (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

108min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Halsted & 16th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (North)
    ID 18009
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Halsted (East)
    ID 64
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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
    75 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 Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Halsted Street, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 38.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halsted Street 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 Halsted Street

Halsted Street is located at Halsted Street, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Halsted & 16th Street (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Halsted Street:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Halsted-Orange
  • 18th

Bus stations close to Halsted Street:

  • Halsted & 14th Place (North)
  • Halsted & 14th Place (South)
  • 18th Street & Halsted (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:

  • Elgin
  • National St
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave
  • Center St & Division St
  • Grove Ave & Prairie St

From Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & 16th Street (North) station to Halsted & Jackson (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

108min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 126
126
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Halsted & 16th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Jackson (North)
    ID 18009
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Halsted (East)
    ID 64
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 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
    75 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 Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 126, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct train between Halsted Street and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1232| Chicago Union Station station near Halsted Street 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 Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA by train?

    The total travel time between Halsted Street in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Halsted Street to get to Elgin IL USA?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Halsted Street 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 Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Halsted Street to Elgin IL USA costs $10.50.