How to get from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Harlem/Lake to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Geneva station. Next, 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

119min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Oakpark
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin by bus and train via 307, MD-W and 542

To get from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Grand/Nordica (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

176min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin
The distance between Harlem/Lake, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 41.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin by 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 Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Ridgeland
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Oak Park (Green)

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • South Blvd & Harlem (West)
  • Lake St & Marion St
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 Spring St & Carla Dr.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • Spring St & Carla Dr
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin by bus and train via 307, MD-W and 542

To get from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Grand/Nordica (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

176min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Nordica (Sw)
    ID 9616
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Harlem/Lake and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin?

    The UP-W train line goes from Oakpark station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park to #25| Elburn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #25| Elburn station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harlem/Lake to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the UP-W train from the Oakpark station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harlem/Lake and South Elgin?

    Get off the train at the #25| Elburn stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the train fare from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin?

    The ride from Harlem/Lake to South Elgin costs $5.75.

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