How to get from South Elgin to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From South Elgin to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from South Elgin to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 801 bus from La Fox St & Prairie St station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Rosemont station to Jackson-Blue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

138min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 801
801
Bus - 603
603
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from La Fox St & Prairie St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Elgin to Chicago by bus and train

To get from South Elgin to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 801 bus from La Fox St & Prairie St station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 7 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Jackson & State (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

156min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 801
801
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from La Fox St & Prairie St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & State (East)
    ID 71
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Elgin to Chicago

The distance between South Elgin, Chicago and Chicago, Chicago is approximately 44.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Elgin to Chicago by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Elgin

South Elgin is located at East State Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is La Fox St & Prairie St.

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Public transit stations close to Chicago, Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Harrison
  • Jackson (Red)
  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Dearborn St & Ida B. Wells Dr (Drop Off Only)
  • Dearborn & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
  • Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

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From South Elgin to Chicago by bus and train

To get from South Elgin to Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 801 bus from La Fox St & Prairie St station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 7 bus from Jackson & Clinton (East) station to Jackson & State (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

156min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 801
801
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 7
7
Walk to Chicago
Leaves from La Fox St & Prairie St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & State (East)
    ID 71
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago
    Walk to
    Chicago
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Elgin to Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 801, Bus line 603, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Elgin to Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 801, Train line MD-W, Bus line 7.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Elgin and Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Elgin to Chicago?

    The 801 bus line goes from La Fox St & Prairie St station near South Elgin in South Elgin to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Elgin to Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between South Elgin in South Elgin and Chicago in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Elgin to get to Chicago?

    Get on the 801 bus from the La Fox St & Prairie St stop near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Elgin and Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station, which is closest to Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from South Elgin to Chicago?

    The ride from South Elgin to Chicago costs $2.30.

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