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How to get fromFox Lake to Elginby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 806 bus, line 550 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Grand/Route 12 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    2h 41m
    $4–6

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Western Avetrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Western Ave to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 14m
    $8–11

  3. Drive 30.8 mi

    1. Drive from Fox Lake to Elgincar car 30.8 mi
    42 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fox Lake to Elgintaxi taxi 30.8 mi
    42 min
    $95–120

Fox Lake to Elgin by bus

Calendar30Weekly Buses
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Grand/Route 12 to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 via Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fox Lake to Elgin via Western Ave in around 3h 14m.

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