What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake is to line 550 bus and line 806 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Round Lake is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Round Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Round Lake. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A and arriving at Cedar Lake/Railroad via Crystal Lake Metra Station and Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Round Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Round Lake. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Round Lake via Western Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Elgin to Round Lake?

The distance between Elgin and Round Lake is 75 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Round Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Round Lake without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $7 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Round Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Elgin to Round Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Round Lake bus from?

Elgin to Round Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Round Lake train from?

Elgin to Round Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Round Lake?

The best way to get from Elgin to Round Lake is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 550 bus and line 806 bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Elgin to Round Lake bus arrive?

Elgin to Round Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Where does the Elgin to Round Lake train arrive?

Elgin to Round Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Western Ave station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Round Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Round Lake is 31 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Elgin to Round Lake.

Where can I stay near Round Lake?

There are 164+ hotels available in Round Lake.

Elgin to Round Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, line 550 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Western Avetrain Md-W
2. Take the train from Western Ave to Round Laketrain Md-N
3h 21m
$7–10
Line 550 bus, line 806 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 550
2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Fox Lake Town Centerbus 806
4h 2m
$4–8
Drive 30.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Round Lakecar 30.6 mi
42 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Round Laketaxi 30.6 mi
42 min
$95–120

Elgin to Round Lake by train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Round Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Round Lake via Western Ave in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A to Cedar Lake/Railroad via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Fox Lake Town Center, and Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance in around 4h 2m.

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