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Trip Overview

The average bus between Evanston and Elgin takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. There is a bus service every few hours from Evanston to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 15m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
  2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
2h 46m
$4–6

Evanston to Elgin bus times

Buses run hourly between Evanston and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus2h 11m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus2h 11m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace Bus2h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Elgin? 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.

Map of how to get from Evanston to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dodge Station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via O'Hare MMF Bay 8 and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 2h 46m.

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