How to get from Washington/Wells to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Washington/Wells to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Washington/Wells 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 Clark/Lake 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 51 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

111min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Clark/Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    280 yd • 4 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
    36 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 Washington/Wells to South Elgin

The distance between Washington/Wells, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 44.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington/Wells 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 Washington/Wells

Washington/Wells is located at Washington/Wells, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Wells & Washington (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Washington/Wells:

  • Monroe-Blue
  • Clark/Lake
  • Washington-Blue

Bus stations close to Washington/Wells:

  • Wells & Washington (South)
  • Wells & Madison (South)
  • Washington & Lasalle (East)

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)
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington/Wells to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Washington/Wells 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 51 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Washington/Wells to South Elgin?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clark/Lake station near Washington/Wells 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 Washington/Wells to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington/Wells in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Washington/Wells to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clark/Lake station near Washington/Wells in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Washington/Wells 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 Washington/Wells to South Elgin?

    The ride from Washington/Wells to South Elgin costs $2.80.

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