How to get from Howard to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Howard to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Howard station to Washington/Wells 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 11 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

191min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Howard
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    530 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

By bus and train

To get from Howard to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Rogers Park station to Chicago Otc 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 8 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

188min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Rogers Park
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 9
    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 Howard to South Elgin
The distance between Howard, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 62.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', 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 Howard

Howard is located at Howard, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Paulina & Howard Terminal.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Howard:

  • South Boulevard
  • Morse
  • Jarvis

Train stations close to Howard:

  • Rogers Park

Bus stations close to Howard:

  • Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • Howard Cta Station
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:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

By bus and train

To get from Howard to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Rogers Park station to Chicago Otc 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 8 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

188min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Rogers Park
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 9
    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 Howard to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Howard 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 11 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Howard to South Elgin?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Linden station near Howard in Chicago to Washington/Wells station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Washington/Wells station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Howard to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Howard in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Howard to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Linden station near Howard in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Howard and South Elgin?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Washington/Wells stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Howard to South Elgin?

    The ride from Howard to South Elgin costs $11.25.

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