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How to get from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jackson-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

113min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jackson-Blue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jackson-Blue
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin

The distance between Jackson (Red), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 44.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jackson (Red)

Jackson (Red) is located at Jackson (Red), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & State (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Jackson (Red):

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren
  • Monroe-Red
  • Monroe-Blue

Bus stations close to Jackson (Red):

  • Jackson & State (East)
  • State & Van Buren (South)
  • State & Van Buren (North)

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 & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Jackson (Red) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Jackson-Blue station near Jackson (Red) in Chicago to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till O'Hare station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Jackson (Red) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Jackson (Red) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Jackson-Blue station near Jackson (Red) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Jackson (Red) and South Elgin?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the O'Hare stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Jackson (Red) to South Elgin costs $2.80.

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