How to get from 35th/Archer to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 35th/Archer to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 35th/Archer to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from 35th/Archer station to Washington/Wells 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 42 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

162min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 35th/Archer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    35th/Archer
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 yd • 7 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

From 35th/Archer to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 35th/Archer to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station to Dearborn & Madison (North) 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 10 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

190min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    0.58 mi • 12 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 35th/Archer to South Elgin

The distance between 35th/Archer, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 56.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 35th/Archer 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 35th/Archer

35th/Archer is located at 35th/Archer, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 35th/Archer Orange Line Station.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 35th/Archer:

  • Ashland-Orange
  • Damen-Cermak
  • Western (Orange)

Bus stations close to 35th/Archer:

  • 35th/Archer Orange Line Station
  • Leavitt & 35th Street (South)
  • 35th Street & Leavitt (East)

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:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Related Routes

From 35th/Archer to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 35th/Archer to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station to Dearborn & Madison (North) 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 10 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

190min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    0.58 mi • 12 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 35th/Archer to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 35th/Archer to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 35th/Archer 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 42 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 35th/Archer to South Elgin?

    The ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Midway station near 35th/Archer in Chicago to Washington/Wells station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Washington/Wells station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 35th/Archer to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between 35th/Archer in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 35th/Archer to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Midway station near 35th/Archer in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 35th/Archer and South Elgin?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Washington/Wells stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from 35th/Archer to South Elgin?

    The ride from 35th/Archer to South Elgin costs $9.55.

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