How to get from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?
From Garfield (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train
To get from Garfield (Green) 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 Garfield (Green) 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 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $8.25.
Step by Step
- 1Start from Chicago 'L' stationGarfield (Green)
- 2Wait for Chicago 'L'GREEN LINEHarlem-Green
- 3Ride to Chicago 'L' stationHarlem/Lake53 min
- 4Walk to train stationOakpark30 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 6Ride to train stationGeneva54 min
- 7Walk to bus stationGeneva Metra StationID 1183720 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus801Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 9Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 1728738 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street600 yd • 7 min
Alternative route from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train via GREEN LINE, MD-W and 542
To get from Garfield (Green) 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 Garfield (Green) 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 58 min. The ride fare is $11.25.
Step by Step
- 1Start from Chicago 'L' stationGarfield (Green)
- 2Wait for Chicago 'L'GREEN LINEHarlem-Green
- 3Ride to Chicago 'L' stationClinton (Green/Pink)28 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station810 yd • 10 min
- 5Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 6Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 9Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
Public transit directions from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin
Public transit stations close to Garfield (Green)
Garfield (Green) is located at Garfield (Green), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Garfield Green Line Station (West).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Garfield (Green):
- 51st
- King Drive
- 47th (Green)
Bus stations close to Garfield (Green):
- Garfield Green Line Station (West)
- Garfield Green Line Station (East)
- Garfield & King Drive (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 & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St.
Train stations close to South Elgin:
- National St
- Elgin
Bus stations close to South Elgin:
- La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St
- La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
- La Fox St & Prairie St
Related Routes
- Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to South Elgin
- Dempster-Skokie to South Elgin
- Geneva to South Elgin
- Kedzie to South Elgin
- Route 59 Metra Station (N) to South Elgin
- West Jeffery St / S 5th Ave to South Elgin
- 4th & Penn to South Elgin
- 5th & Grant to South Elgin
- 5th & Fillmore to South Elgin
- 5th & Madison to South Elgin
- 5th & Adams to South Elgin
- 6th & Madison to South Elgin
- 6th & Tyler to South Elgin
- 6th Ave & Grant St to South Elgin
- 11th & Harrison to South Elgin
- 11th Ave. to South Elgin
- Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin
- Gary State Bank (5th Ave) to South Elgin
- 11th & Broadway to South Elgin
- 5th & Broadway to South Elgin
Alternative route from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train via GREEN LINE, MD-W and 542
To get from Garfield (Green) 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 Garfield (Green) 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 58 min. The ride fare is $11.25.
Step by Step
- 1Start from Chicago 'L' stationGarfield (Green)
- 2Wait for Chicago 'L'GREEN LINEHarlem-Green
- 3Ride to Chicago 'L' stationClinton (Green/Pink)28 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station810 yd • 10 min
- 5Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 6Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 9Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin?
The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.
What is the alternative route to get from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin?
The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.
Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Garfield (Green) 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 3 hr 1 min.
Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin?
The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem-Green station near Garfield (Green) 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 Garfield (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?
The total travel time between Garfield (Green) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.
Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Garfield (Green) to get to South Elgin?
Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harlem-Green station near Garfield (Green) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Garfield (Green) 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 Garfield (Green) to South Elgin?
The ride from Garfield (Green) to South Elgin costs $8.25.