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How to get fromLockport to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lockport to Elgin by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lockport to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hc
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 53m
    $7–10

  2. Line 834 bus, line 330 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from State St & 10th St to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    4h 20m
    $9–13

  3. Drive 38.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lockport to Elgincar car 38.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lockport to Elgintaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $120–150

  5. Line 834 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State St & 10th St to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Downers Grove to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    4h 17m
    $9–13

Lockport to Elgin by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Lockport, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lockport to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & 10th St to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 4h 20m.

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