The average bus between Elgin and Round Lake Beach takes 4h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elgin to Round Lake Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Elgin and Round Lake Beach. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Round Lake Beach at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Crystal Lake Metra Station and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Round Lake Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Round Lake Beach. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Round Lake Beach station via Crystal Lake Metra Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Elgin to Round Lake Beach bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station.
Elgin to Round Lake Beach bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Fox Lake Town Center station.
The distance between Elgin and Round Lake Beach is 40.4 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Cedar Lake/Hawthorne via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Fox Lake Town Center, and Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance in around 3h 58m.