What is the cheapest way to get from Round Lake to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from Round Lake to Elgin is to line 806 bus and line 550 bus which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Round Lake to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from Round Lake to Elgin is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Round Lake and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Round Lake to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Railroad/Cedar Lake and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A via Fox Lake Town Center and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Round Lake and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Round Lake to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Round Lake and arriving at Elgin via Western Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Round Lake to Elgin?

The distance between Round Lake and Elgin is 75 miles. The road distance is 30.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Round Lake to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Round Lake to Elgin?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Round Lake to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Round Lake to Elgin bus from?

Round Lake to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Fox Lake Town Center station.

Where do I catch the Round Lake to Elgin train from?

Round Lake to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Round Lake station.

Train or bus from Round Lake to Elgin?

The best way to get from Round Lake to Elgin is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 806 bus and line 550 bus, which costs $4 - $9 and takes 4h.

Where does the Round Lake to Elgin bus arrive?

Round Lake to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Where does the Round Lake to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Round Lake to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Round Lake to Elgin is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Round Lake to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 79+ hotels available in Elgin.

Round Lake to Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, line 806 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Round Lake to Western Avetrain Md-N
2. Take the train from Western Ave to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 2m
$8–10
Line 806 bus, line 550 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Abus 550
4h
$5–9
Drive 30.2 mi
1. Drive from Round Lake to Elgincar 30.2 mi
42 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Round Lake to Elgintaxi 30.2 mi
42 min
$95–120

Round Lake to Elgin by train

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Distance: 74.7 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Round Lake to Elgin via Western Ave in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railroad/Cedar Lake to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A via Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, Fox Lake Town Center, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 4h.

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