What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place?

The fastest way to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin Station and Water Tower Place?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D and arriving at Michigan & Pearson via Cumberland CTA Station and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin Station and Water Tower Place?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Chicago-Red via Jackson-Red. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place?

The distance between Elgin Station and Water Tower Place is 39 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $7 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin Station to Water Tower Place bus from?

Elgin Station to Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D station.

Where do I catch the Elgin Station to Water Tower Place train from?

Elgin Station to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place?

The best way to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $7 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 290 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $9 - $16 and takes 2h 39m.

Where does the Elgin Station to Water Tower Place bus arrive?

Elgin Station to Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.

Where does the Elgin Station to Water Tower Place train arrive?

Elgin Station to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin Station to Water Tower Place is 40 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place.

Where can I stay near Water Tower Place?

There are 1305+ hotels available in Water Tower Place.

Elgin Station to Water Tower Place - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin Station to Water Tower Place by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-W
1h 45m
$8–12
Drive 39.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elgin Station to Water Tower Placecar 39.5 mi
45 min
$7–11
Bus, line 290 bus, line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 603
2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus 290
3. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Pearsonbus 147
2h 39m
$10–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elgin Station to Water Tower Placetaxi 39.5 mi
45 min
$120–150

Elgin Station to Water Tower Place by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 39 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Elgin Station, IL, USA and Water Tower Place, 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 - Bus Stop D to Water Tower Place via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, Howard CTA Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Pearson in around 2h 39m.

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