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

From Elgin to Northlake by bus and train

To get from Elgin to Northlake in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Franklin Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 303 bus and finally take the 318 bus from North Ave & 25th Ave station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

82min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elgin
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave
    ID 9978
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & 25th Ave
    ID 35101
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 25th Ave
    ID 8845
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elgin to Northlake by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 318

To get from Elgin to Northlake 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 318 bus from North Ave & 5th Ave station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

82min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elgin
  • 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/North
    ID 8227
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 5th Ave
    ID 8838
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin to Northlake

The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Northlake, Chicago is approximately 27.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Northlake 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 State St & Locust St.

Train stations close to Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin:

  • State St & Locust St
  • N State St & W Highland Ave
  • N State St & Mountain St

Public transit stations close to Northlake, Chicago

Northlake is located at Northlake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Wolf/Country Club.

Train stations close to Northlake:

  • Melrose Park
  • Mannheim
  • Bellwood

Bus stations close to Northlake:

  • Wolf/Country Club
  • Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • Wolf/Doyle/Wiltse

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elgin to Northlake by bus and train via MD-W, 331 and 318

To get from Elgin to Northlake 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 318 bus from North Ave & 5th Ave station to North Ave & Wolf Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

82min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 331
331
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elgin
  • 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/North
    ID 8227
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 5th Ave
    ID 8838
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station North Ave & Wolf Rd
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8855
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Northlake?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 303, Bus line 318.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 331, Bus line 318.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Elgin and Northlake in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Elgin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Franklin Park stop, which is closest to Northlake in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Elgin to Northlake costs $6.05.