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How to get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) station to South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

159min$9.00
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se)
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Baltimore & Brainard (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se)
    ID 7238
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

163min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 14573
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 49.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se)

South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) is located at South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se):

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 69th
  • King Drive

Train stations close to South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se):

  • 75thst.(Grandcrossing)
  • Stony Island

Bus stations close to South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se):

  • Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (South)
  • 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West)
  • South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Nw)

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Park/Dundee.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Big Timber
  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Park/Dundee
  • Dundee Ave & Park St
  • Douglas Ave & Symphony Way

Alternative route from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via X4, 28 and MD-W

To get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X4 bus from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

163min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X4
X4
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (North)
    ID 14573
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X4X4
    Wait for bus
    X4
    Columbus & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    43 min
  • 4
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line X4, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 30 bus line goes from Baltimore & Brainard (South) station near South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) in Chicago to South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 30 bus from the Baltimore & Brainard (South) stop near South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Se) station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.