How to get from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Clinton-Blue station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

174min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Blue)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison/Austin (Terminal) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

199min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Madison/Austin (Terminal)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison/Austin (Terminal)
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin

The distance between Austin (Blue), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 57.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Austin (Blue)

Austin (Blue) is located at Austin (Blue), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Austin (Green)

Bus stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Austin/Railroad/Cta Blue Line
  • Austin & Harvard/Arthington (North)
  • Austin & Harvard/Arthington (South)

Public transit stations close to South Elgin, South Elgin

South Elgin is located at East State Street, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is La Fox St & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison/Austin (Terminal) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Geneva Metra Station station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

199min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Madison/Austin (Terminal)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison/Austin (Terminal)
    0.69 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Austin (Blue) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park to Clinton-Blue station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Clinton-Blue station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Austin (Blue) in Oak Park and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Austin (Blue) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Austin (Blue) and South Elgin?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Clinton-Blue stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Austin (Blue) to South Elgin costs $11.25.

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