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How to get from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

From South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 30 bus from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) station to South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Nw) 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 38 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

158min$9.00
Bus - 30
30
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw)
  • 2
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    69th Red Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Nw)
    ID 7391
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & South Chicago/79th Street (North)
    ID 7116
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18252
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 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 & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 87, 28 and MD-W

To get from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from 87th Street & South Chicago (West) station to 87th Street & Stony Island (Nearside) (West) 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 36 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

156min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 87
87
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 87th Street & South Chicago (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & South Chicago (West)
    ID 9462
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Stony Island (Nearside) (West)
    ID 9469
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 87th Street (North)
    ID 7108
    20 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
    55 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
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Public transit directions from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 49.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) 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.

Alternative route from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train via 87, 28 and MD-W

To get from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from 87th Street & South Chicago (West) station to 87th Street & Stony Island (Nearside) (West) 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 36 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

156min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 87
87
Bus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from 87th Street & South Chicago (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & South Chicago (West)
    ID 9462
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    87th Street & Cicero Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    87th Street & Stony Island (Nearside) (West)
    ID 9469
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 87th Street (North)
    ID 7108
    20 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
    55 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 30, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 28, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) 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 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 30 bus line goes from 69th Red Line Station (West) station near South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) in Chicago to South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Nw) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till South Chicago & 79th Street/Stony Island (Nw) station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) and Elgin IL USA by bus and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 30 bus from the 69th Red Line Station (West) stop near South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) and Elgin IL USA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from South Chicago & Oglesby (Nw) to Elgin IL USA costs $9.00.