How to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) 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 44 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

164min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Western (East)
    ID 15364
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    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
    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

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train via 7, UP-W and 801

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Harrison & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) 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 2 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

182min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harrison & Western (East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison & Western (East)
    ID 188
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 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
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Public transit directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin
The distance between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 53.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Kedzie-Homan
  • Illinois Medical District
  • Polk

Train stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Western & Van Buren (Blue Line) (North)
  • Harrison & Western (East)
  • Harrison & Western (West)
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:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train via 7, UP-W and 801

To get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 7 bus from Harrison & Western (East) station to Jackson & Clinton (East) 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 2 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

182min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 7
7
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harrison & Western (East)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harrison & Western (East)
    ID 188
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 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
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The 20 bus line goes from Madison & Western (East) station near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago to Columbus & Randolph (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Columbus & Randolph (South) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Madison & Western (East) stop near Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Columbus & Randolph (South) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin costs $9.55.

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