How to get from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 90 bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) station to Harlem & Belden (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Randall Rd & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

122min$6.55
Bus - 90
90
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to City of Saint Charles
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Belden (North)
    ID 15715
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Main St
    ID 11809
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Saint Charles
    Walk to
    City of Saint Charles
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Randall Rd & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

155min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to City of Saint Charles
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Main St
    ID 11809
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Saint Charles
    Walk to
    City of Saint Charles
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles

The distance between Harlem/Lake, St. Charles and City of Saint Charles, St. Charles is approximately 41.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in St. Charles – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, St. Charles and the nearest public transit station is North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Ridgeland

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • South Blvd & Harlem (West)
  • Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)

Public transit stations close to City of Saint Charles, St. Charles

City of Saint Charles is located at City of Saint Charles, St. Charles and the nearest public transit station is Geneva.

Train stations close to City of Saint Charles:

  • Geneva

Bus stations close to City of Saint Charles:

  • Kane County Circuit Clerk Office
  • Randall Rd & Prairie St
  • 225 Randall Rd

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem/Lake station to Clinton (Green/Pink) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Randall Rd & Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

155min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to City of Saint Charles
Leaves from Harlem/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Main St
    ID 11809
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Saint Charles
    Walk to
    City of Saint Charles
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem/Lake and City of Saint Charles?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles?

    The 90 bus line goes from Harlem Blue Line Station (South) station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to Harlem & Belden (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City of Saint Charles station near City of Saint Charles in St. Charles.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and City of Saint Charles in St. Charles by bus and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem/Lake to get to City of Saint Charles?

    Get on the 90 bus from the Harlem Blue Line Station (South) stop near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harlem/Lake and City of Saint Charles?

    Get off the bus at the City of Saint Charles stop, which is closest to City of Saint Charles in St. Charles.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles?

    The ride from Harlem/Lake to City of Saint Charles costs $6.55.

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