How to get from Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 311 bus from Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line station to Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line 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 33 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

153min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 311
311
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
    ID 7057
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 311311
    Wait for bus
    311
    North Ave & Narragansett Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oak Park Ave & South Blvd / Cta Green Line
    ID 7066
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    740 yd • 9 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

From Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oak Park (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 Oak Park (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 57 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

177min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Oak Park (Blue)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Oak Park (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
    27 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
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Public transit directions from Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin
The distance between Oak Park (Blue), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 43.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Park (Blue) 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 Oak Park (Blue)

Oak Park (Blue) is located at Oak Park (Blue), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Oak Park Ave & Harvard St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oak Park (Blue):

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

Train stations close to Oak Park (Blue):

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Oak Park (Blue):

  • Oak Park Ave & Harvard St
  • Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line
  • Oak Park Ave & Roosevelt Rd
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 & Quarry St (S)
Related Routes

From Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Oak Park (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 Oak Park (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 57 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

177min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Oak Park (Blue)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Oak Park (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
    27 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 311, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oak Park (Blue) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin?

    The 311 bus line goes from Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line station near Oak Park (Blue) in Oak Park to North Ave & Narragansett Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till North Ave & Narragansett Ave station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Oak Park (Blue) in Oak Park and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Oak Park (Blue) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 311 bus from the Oak Park Ave & Garfield St / Cta Blue Line stop near Oak Park (Blue) in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Oak Park (Blue) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the North Ave & Narragansett Ave stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin costs $6.55.

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