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

By bus and train

To get from Davis to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc 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 180 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

180min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N, MD-W and 542

To get from Davis to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

183min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Davis to South Elgin

The distance between Davis, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 62.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Davis 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 Davis

Davis is located at Davis, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Davis Purple Line Station (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Davis:

  • Foster
  • Dempster
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Davis:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Davis:

  • Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • Davis Cta Station
  • Davis & Benson

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 & Prairie St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-N, MD-W and 542

To get from Davis to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Chicago Otc 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

183min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Evanston (Davis St.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Davis to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Davis and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Davis to South Elgin?

    The UP-N train line goes from Evanston (Davis St.) station near Davis in Evanston to #316| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #316| Chicago Otc station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Davis in Evanston and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the Evanston (Davis St.) station near Davis in Evanston.

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

    Get off the train at the #316| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Davis to South Elgin?

    The ride from Davis to South Elgin costs $12.50.

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