How to get from Park Ridge to South Elgin by bus?

From Park Ridge to South Elgin by bus

To get from Park Ridge to South Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Dee Rd station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Randall Rd & Pamela Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

181min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Golf Rd & Dee Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Dee Rd
    ID 20669
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Randall Rd & Pamela Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Pamela Dr
    ID 35290
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Park Ridge to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to South Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Dee Road station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Randall Rd & Pamela Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

206min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Dee Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dee Road
    1.21 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Randall Rd & Pamela Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Pamela Dr
    ID 35290
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Park Ridge to South Elgin

The distance between Park Ridge, Chicago and South Elgin, Chicago is approximately 41.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Park Ridge to South Elgin by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Park Ridge

Park Ridge is located at Park Ridge, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.).

Train stations close to Park Ridge:

  • Dee Road
  • Des Plaines
  • Park Ridge

Bus stations close to Park Ridge:

  • Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.)
  • Dee Station
  • Potter Rd & Maine East H.S./Evergreen Ln

Public transit stations close to South Elgin, Chicago

South Elgin is located at South Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Thornwood Ave & Redington Dr.

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • Thornwood Ave & Redington Dr
  • Randall Rd & Pamela Dr
  • Thornwood Ave & Briargate Dr

Related Routes

From Park Ridge to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to South Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Dee Road station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Randall Rd & Pamela Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

206min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Dee Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dee Road
    1.21 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Randall Rd & Pamela Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Randall Rd & Pamela Dr
    ID 35290
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 554, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Train line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line 801.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Park Ridge to South Elgin in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Golf Rd & Dee Rd station near Park Ridge to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Northwest Transportation Center station near South Elgin in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Park Ridge to South Elgin in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Park Ridge and South Elgin in Chicago by bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Golf Rd & Dee Rd stop near Park Ridge in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center stop, which is closest to South Elgin in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Park Ridge to South Elgin?

    The ride from Park Ridge to South Elgin costs $2.30.

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