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How to get fromClark/Lake Station to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Clark/Lake Station to Elgin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    1h 32m
    $5–7

  2. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & LaSalle to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 41m
    $6–12

  3. Drive 39.8 mi

    1. Drive from Clark/Lake Station to Elgincar car 39.8 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clark/Lake Station to Elgintaxi taxi 39.8 mi
    44 min
    $120–150

Clark/Lake Station to Elgin by foot and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Clark/Lake Station, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clark/Lake Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Madison & LaSalle, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 41m.

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