The average bus between Lansing and Elgin takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lansing 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Lansing and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lansing is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Elgin at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Hegewisch Metra Station and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lansing 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Lansing station and arriving at Elgin station via Hegewisch South Shore Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Lansing to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd station.
Lansing to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
The distance between Lansing and Elgin is 80.9 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a bus from Torrence Ave & Thornton Rd to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Hegewisch Metra Station, 69th Red Line Station, State & 69th Street, State & Roosevelt, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 6h 2m.