How to get from Chicago Union Station to Elgin IL USA by train?

From Chicago Union Station to Elgin IL USA by train

Take one direct train from Chicago Union Station 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 24 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

84min$6.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Chicago Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 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 Union Station to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, 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 43 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

103min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    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 Union Station to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Chicago Union Station, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 37.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station 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 Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Clinton & Quincy (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • Jackson & Clinton (East)
  • Union Station (Jackson/Clinton)

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 Douglas Ave & Symphony Way.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin
  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Douglas Ave & Symphony Way
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Highland Ave & Grove Ave

Related Routes

From Chicago Union Station to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, 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 43 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

103min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Clinton-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    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 Union Station to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Chicago Union Station in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin in 1 hr 24 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2209| Big Timber station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin IL USA?

    The first train from Chicago Union Station in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Chicago Union Station station at 1:30 AM.

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

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

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