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How to get from Elgin to Hillside by bus and train?

From Elgin to Hillside by bus and train

To get from Elgin to Hillside in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 331 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave station to Wolf Rd & Harrison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

108min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Elgin
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
    ID 8251
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave & Roosevelt Rd
    ID 8185
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & 5th Ave
    ID 6283
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elgin to Hillside by bus

To get from Elgin to Hillside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station to Wolf Rd & Harrison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

120min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Roosevelt
    ID 10476
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6312
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Hillside
The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Hillside, Chicago is approximately 34.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Hillside by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Elgin

Elgin is located at Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • State St & Chicago St
Public transit stations close to Hillside, Chicago

Hillside is located at Hillside, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf Rd & Harrison St.

Train stations close to Hillside:

  • Bellwood
  • Berkeley
  • Melrose Park

Bus stations close to Hillside:

  • Wolf Rd & Harrison St
  • Wolf Rd & Railroad Ave
  • Darmstadt Rd & Elm St

From Elgin to Hillside by bus

To get from Elgin to Hillside in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 330 bus and finally take the 301 bus from Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd station to Wolf Rd & Harrison St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

120min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 603
603
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 301
301
Walk to Hillside
Leaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    41 min
  • 4
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    Archer/Harlem (Terminal)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mannheim/Roosevelt
    ID 10476
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt Rd & Mannheim Rd
    ID 6312
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 301301
    Wait for bus
    301
    Ardmore Ave & Roosevelt Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wolf Rd & Harrison St
    ID 6323
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hillside
    Walk to
    Hillside
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Hillside?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 331, Bus line 301.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin to Hillside?

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 603, Bus line 330, Bus line 301.

  • Is there a direct train between Elgin and Hillside in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elgin to Hillside in Chicago?

    The MD-W train line goes from Elgin station near Elgin to #2228| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Hillside in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin to Hillside in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elgin and Hillside in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elgin to get to Hillside in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Elgin station near Elgin in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elgin and Hillside in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #2228| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Hillside in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Elgin to Hillside?

    The ride from Elgin to Hillside costs $6.05.

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