How to get from Halsted (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Halsted (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Halsted (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 Halsted (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 7 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

187min$8.25
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Halsted (Green)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Halsted (Green)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    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
    54 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

From Halsted (Green) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Halsted (Green) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted Green Line Station (North) station to Halsted & Madison (North) 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 16 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

196min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Halsted Green Line Station (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted Green Line Station (North)
    ID 5881
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    630 yd • 8 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 Halsted (Green) to South Elgin

The distance between Halsted (Green), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 59.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Halsted (Green) 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 Halsted (Green)

Halsted (Green) is located at Halsted (Green), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Halsted Green Line Station (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Halsted (Green):

  • Garfield (Red)
  • 69th
  • 63rd

Bus stations close to Halsted (Green):

  • Halsted Green Line Station (North)
  • 63rd Street & Halsted (Green Line) (West)
  • Halsted & 63rd Street (Green Line) (South)

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

From Halsted (Green) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Halsted (Green) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted Green Line Station (North) station to Halsted & Madison (North) 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 16 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

196min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Halsted Green Line Station (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted Green Line Station (North)
    ID 5881
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    630 yd • 8 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 Halsted (Green) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Halsted (Green) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Halsted (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 7 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Halsted (Green) to South Elgin?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem-Green station near Halsted (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 Halsted (Green) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Halsted (Green) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harlem-Green station near Halsted (Green) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Halsted (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 Halsted (Green) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Halsted (Green) to South Elgin costs $8.25.