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How to get fromForest Park to Elginby bus, train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Park to Elgin by bus, train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Line 303 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison St & Forest Ave to 25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Avebus bus 303
    2. Take the train from Franklin Park to Elgintrain train Md-W
    1h 54m
    $6–9

  2. Line 303 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison St & Forest Ave to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 303
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 2m
    $3–5

  3. Drive 27.6 mi

    1. Drive from Forest Park to Elgincar car 27.6 mi
    41 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Park to Elgintaxi taxi 27.6 mi
    41 min
    $85–110

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Forest Park to Rosemontsubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2h 37m
    $4–9

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Forest Park to LaSallesubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 40m
    $8–12

Forest Park to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Forest Park, Cook County, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Madison St & Forest Ave to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Rosemont CTA Station in around 2h 2m.

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