There are 4 ways to get from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
1h 25m$5–7Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 603
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
2h 6m$8–12Drive 39.2 mi
- Drive from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA)car 39.2 mi
44 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA)taxi 39.2 mi
44 min$120–150
Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA). However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Washington & Jefferson via Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elgin and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Elgin Station and The Loop (CTA) is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7.
The train from Elgin to Union Station takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.
Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
The best way to get from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Elgin Station, IL, USA and The Loop (CTA), IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to The Loop (CTA) via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Jefferson in around 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elgin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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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More Questions & Answers
Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA) is 39 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Elgin Station to The Loop (CTA).
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