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How to get from Elgin High School to Uic by bus and train?

From Elgin High School to Uic by bus and train

To get from Elgin High School to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 554 bus from Chicago St & Campus Dr station to Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 60 bus from Clinton & Jackson (South) station to Racine & Harrison (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

105min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 554
554
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 60
60
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Chicago St & Campus Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago St & Campus Dr
    ID 16743
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hanover Park Metra (Lake St & Church St)
    ID 33347
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hanover Park
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2228| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Racine & Harrison (South)
    ID 6366
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elgin High School to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Elgin High School to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 542 bus from Elgin High School station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

116min$2.30
Bus - 542
542
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Elgin High School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin High School
  • 2
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elgin High School to Uic

The distance between Elgin High School, Chicago and Uic, Chicago is approximately 36.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin High School to Uic 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 High School

Elgin High School is located at Elgin High School, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago St & Shales Pkwy.

Train stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin High School:

  • Chicago St & Shales Pkwy
  • Chicago St & Campus Dr
  • Maroon Dr & Varsity Dr

Public transit stations close to Uic, Chicago

Uic is located at 25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Uic-Halsted.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Uic:

  • Uic-Halsted
  • Racine
  • Clinton-Blue

Bus stations close to Uic:

  • Van Buren & Racine (West)
  • Van Buren & Aberdeen (West)
  • Racine & Cabrini (South)

From Elgin High School to Uic by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Elgin High School to Uic in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 542 bus from Elgin High School station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Racine station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

116min$2.30
Bus - 542
542
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Uic
Leaves from Elgin High School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Elgin High School
  • 2
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 8
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Racine
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Uic
    Walk to
    Uic
    25 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin High School to Uic?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line 554, Train line MD-W, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin High School to Uic?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 542, Bus line 603, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elgin High School and Uic?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elgin High School to Uic?

    The 554 bus line goes from Chicago St & Campus Dr station near Elgin High School in Elgin to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Uic in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elgin High School to Uic by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Elgin High School in Elgin and Uic in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elgin High School to get to Uic?

    Get on the 554 bus from the Chicago St & Campus Dr stop near Elgin High School in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elgin High School and Uic?

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Uic in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Elgin High School to Uic?

    The ride from Elgin High School to Uic costs $9.55.