There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Lombard by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 801 bus, train
best- Take the bus from State St & Locust St to Geneva Metra Stationbus 801
- Take the train from Geneva to Lombardtrain Up-W
1h 41m$6–8Drive 21 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elgin to Lombardcar 21 mi
31 min$4–5Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain Up-W
2h 36m$10–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elgin to Lombardtaxi 21 mi
31 min$70–90Bus, line 331 bus, line 313 bus
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 603
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 5th/Lakebus 331
- Take the bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Washington/Westmore-Meyersbus 313
2h 38m$7–13
Elgin to Lombard by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Lombard is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Elgin to Lombard is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D and arriving at Washington/Westmore-Meyers via Cumberland CTA Station and Lake St & 5th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Elgin and Lombard is 32 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin to Lombard without a car is to line 801 bus and train which takes 1h 41m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Elgin to Lombard, including transfers.
Elgin to Lombard bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station.
Elgin to Lombard train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin to Lombard is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs $9 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 331 bus and line 313 bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Elgin to Lombard via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Washington/Westmore-Meyers via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, and Lake St & 5th Ave in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Geneva to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from State St & Locust St to Geneva Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 5th/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Washington/Westmore-Meyers
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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Booking & Getting There
Elgin to Lombard bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.
Elgin to Lombard train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Lombard is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Elgin to Lombard.
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