How to get from South Elgin to South Elgin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Elgin to South Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Homewood station to Chicago Union Station 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 & Pamela Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min.

272min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Leaves from Homewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Wait for train
    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    91 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 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

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, MD-W and 549

To get from South Elgin to South Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Homewood station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 549 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Walmart (1100 S Randall Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 549
549
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Homewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Wait for train
    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    91 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 549549
    Wait for bus
    549
    Meijer (815 S Randall Rd)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walmart (1100 S Randall Rd)
    ID 35234
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    2.31 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Elgin to South Elgin

The distance between South Elgin, Chicago and South Elgin, Chicago is approximately 68.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Elgin to South Elgin by bus and train, 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 South Elgin, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Randall Rd & Pamela Dr.

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

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
  • Crestwood Dr & Briargate Dr
  • Thornwood Ave & Briargate Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, MD-W and 549

To get from South Elgin to South Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from Homewood station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 549 bus from Elgin Terminal station to Walmart (1100 S Randall Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min.

269min
Walk to train station
Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 549
549
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Homewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - CITY OF NEW ORLEANSCITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Wait for train
    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    91 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Terminal
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 549549
    Wait for bus
    549
    Meijer (815 S Randall Rd)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walmart (1100 S Randall Rd)
    ID 35234
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    2.31 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 269 minutes, using Bus line CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 549.

  • Is there a direct train between South Elgin and South Elgin in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Elgin to South Elgin in Chicago?

    The CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train line goes from Homewood station near South Elgin to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Randall Rd & Pamela Dr station near South Elgin in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between South Elgin and South Elgin in Chicago by train and bus is about 4 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS train from the Homewood station near South Elgin in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the Randall Rd & Pamela Dr stop, which is closest to South Elgin in Chicago.

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