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How to get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26 bus from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station to 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

146min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 26
26
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)
    ID 7024
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Chicago & Fairbanks (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North)
    ID 14483
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 6, 28 and MD-W

To get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station to Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

144min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)
    ID 7024
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Columbus (Upper) & South Water (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stony Island & 63rd Street (North)
    ID 1509
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 48.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA

To check the bus and train schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 6, 28 and MD-W

To get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 6 bus from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station to Stony Island & 63rd Street (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

144min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 6
6
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North)
    ID 7024
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Columbus (Upper) & South Water (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stony Island & 63rd Street (North)
    ID 1509
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 26 bus line goes from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) station near S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) in Chicago to Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 26 bus from the S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (North) stop near S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Chicago & Fairbanks (East) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from S. Shore Drive & 78th Street (South) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.

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