How to get from 51st to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 51st to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from 51st station to Harlem/Lake 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 59 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

179min$8.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 51st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    51st
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    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
    54 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

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via GREEN LINE, MD-W and 542

To get from 51st to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from 51st station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 $11.25.

176min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 51st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    51st
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 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 51st to South Elgin

The distance between 51st, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 56.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st 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 51st

51st is located at 51st, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 51st Street & King Drive (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 51st:

  • 47th (Green)
  • Garfield (Green)
  • 43rd

Bus stations close to 51st:

  • 51st Street & King Drive (West)
  • 51st Street & Indiana (West)
  • King Drive & 51st Street (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 Spring St & Carla Dr.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L', bus and train via GREEN LINE, MD-W and 542

To get from 51st to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from 51st station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 $11.25.

176min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 51st

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    51st
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    810 yd • 10 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 51st to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st to South Elgin?

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

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 51st 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 59 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 51st to South Elgin?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem-Green station near 51st in Chicago to Harlem/Lake station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Harlem/Lake station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 51st to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between 51st in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 51st to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harlem-Green station near 51st in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 51st and South Elgin?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from 51st to South Elgin?

    The ride from 51st to South Elgin costs $8.25.

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