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How to get from Elgin to Waukegan by train?
By train
To get from Elgin to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to River Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
181min$14.25
MD-WNCSUP-NLeaves from Elgin
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationElgin30 yd • 1 min
- 2MD-WWait for trainMD-W#2228| Chicago Union Station
- 3
Ride to train stationRiver Grove45 min - 4NCSWait for trainNCS#112| Chicago Union Station
- 5Ride to train stationChicago Union Station24 min
- 6Walk to train stationChicago Otc410 yd • 5 min
- 7UP-NWait for trainUP-N#321| Kenosha
- 8Ride to train stationWaukegan80 min
- 9Walk toWaukegan260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Elgin to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $8.75.
193min$8.75
603
UP-NLeaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747950 yd • 1 min
- 2603Wait for bus603Rosemont Cta Station
- 3Ride to bus stationRosemont Cta StationID 894441 min
- 4Walk to Chicago 'L' stationRosemont110 yd • 2 min
- 5Wait for Chicago 'L'BLUE LINEUic-Halsted
- 6Ride to Chicago 'L' stationClark/Lake34 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Otc810 yd • 10 min
- 8UP-NWait for trainUP-N#321| Kenosha
- 9Ride to train stationWaukegan80 min
- 10Walk toWaukegan260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Elgin to Waukegan
The distance between Elgin, Chicago and Waukegan, Chicago is approximately 73.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin to Waukegan by 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 Waukegan, Chicago
Waukegan is located at Waukegan, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Genesee St & Belvidere Rd.
Train stations close to Waukegan:
- North Chicago
- Waukegan
Bus stations close to Waukegan:
- Genesee St & Belvidere Rd
- Genesee St & Belvidere St
- Genesee St & Washington St
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- Cortland to Waukegan
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- Bellwood to Waukegan
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- Bridgeview to Waukegan
- Carol Stream to Waukegan
- Deerfield to Waukegan
- Elk Grove Village to Waukegan
- Ford Heights to Waukegan
- Highwood to Waukegan
- La Grange Park to Waukegan
- Lake Forest to Waukegan
- Lake In The Hills to Waukegan
- Lynwood to Waukegan
- Melrose Park to Waukegan
- Mundelein to Waukegan
- Oak Forest to Waukegan
By Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Elgin to Waukegan in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 603 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $8.75.
193min$8.75
603
UP-NLeaves from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747950 yd • 1 min
- 2603Wait for bus603Rosemont Cta Station
- 3Ride to bus stationRosemont Cta StationID 894441 min
- 4Walk to Chicago 'L' stationRosemont110 yd • 2 min
- 5Wait for Chicago 'L'BLUE LINEUic-Halsted
- 6Ride to Chicago 'L' stationClark/Lake34 min
- 7Walk to train stationChicago Otc810 yd • 10 min
- 8UP-NWait for trainUP-N#321| Kenosha
- 9Ride to train stationWaukegan80 min
- 10Walk toWaukegan260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Waukegan?
The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line NCS, Bus line UP-N.
What is the alternative route to get from Elgin to Waukegan?
The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 603, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-N.
Is there a direct train between Elgin and Waukegan in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.
Which train line goes from Elgin to Waukegan 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 one train line till #2228| Chicago Union Station station near Waukegan in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Elgin to Waukegan in Chicago by train?
The total travel time between Elgin and Waukegan in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 1 min.
Where do I get on the train near Elgin to get to Waukegan 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 Waukegan in Chicago?
Get off the train at the #2228| Chicago Union Station station, which is closest to Waukegan in Chicago.
How much is the train fare from Elgin to Waukegan?
The ride from Elgin to Waukegan costs $14.25.
