What is the cheapest way to get from Lake County to South Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Lake County to South Elgin is to line 272 bus and line 208 bus and line 554 bus which costs $6 - $9 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake County to South Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Lake County to South Elgin is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Lake County and South Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake County to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Route 45 & Arbor Blvd/Jones Point Rd and arriving at La Fox St & Prairie St via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Northwest Transportation Center and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lake County and South Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Lake County to South Elgin. However, there are services departing from Prairie Crossing and arriving at Elgin via Western Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Lake County to South Elgin?

The distance between Lake County and South Elgin is 74 miles. The road distance is 34.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake County to South Elgin without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $8 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Lake County to South Elgin?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lake County to South Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake County to South Elgin bus from?

Lake County to South Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Hawthorn Mall station.

Where do I catch the Lake County to South Elgin train from?

Lake County to South Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Prairie Crossing station.

Train or bus from Lake County to South Elgin?

The best way to get from Lake County to South Elgin is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $8 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and line 208 bus and line 554 bus, which costs $6 - $9 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Lake County to South Elgin bus arrive?

Lake County to South Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.

Where does the Lake County to South Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake County to South Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake County to South Elgin is 34 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Lake County to South Elgin.

Where can I stay near South Elgin?

There are 131+ hotels available in South Elgin.

Lake County to South Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 272 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prairie Crossing to Western Avetrain Md-N
2. Take the train from Western Ave to Elgintrain Md-W
4h 2m
$9–13
Line 272 bus, line 208 bus, line 554 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 208
3. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus 554
6h 10m
$6–9
Drive 33.9 mi
1. Drive from Lake County to South Elgincar 33.9 mi
52 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lake County to South Elgintaxi 33.9 mi
52 min
$100–130

Lake County to South Elgin by train and bus

55Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Prairie Crossing to La Fox St & Prairie St via Western Ave, Elgin, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Route 45 & Arbor Blvd/Jones Point Rd to La Fox St & Prairie St via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Northwest Transportation Center, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 6h 10m.

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