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How to get fromRound Lake Beach to Elginby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Round Lake to Western Avetrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Western Ave to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 3m
    $8–10

  2. Line 806 bus, line 550 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    3h 57m
    $5–8

  3. Drive 31.6 mi

    1. Drive from Round Lake Beach to Elgincar car 31.6 mi
    44 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Round Lake Beach to Elgintaxi taxi 31.6 mi
    44 min
    $100–120

Round Lake Beach to Elgin by train

Calendar78Weekly Trains
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Round Lake to Elgin via Western Ave in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cedar Lake/Hawthorne to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 via Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, Fox Lake Town Center, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 3h 57m.

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