How to get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 307 bus from Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) 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 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

135min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St
    ID 8673
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    310 yd • 4 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

Alternative route from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train via UP-W and 801

To get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Geneva station. Next, 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 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

141min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Oakpark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 7
    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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin

The distance between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 43.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by 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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) is located at Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Harlem Ave & Harrison St/Garfield St.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Harlem/Lake

Train stations close to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Oakpark

Bus stations close to Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch):

  • Harlem Ave & Harrison St/Garfield St
  • Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St
  • Harlem Ave & Jackson Blvd

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:

  • Elgin
  • National St

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

Alternative route from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train via UP-W and 801

To get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Geneva station. Next, 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 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

141min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Oakpark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 7
    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 Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The 307 bus line goes from Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St station near Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Forest Park to Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Forest Park and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 307 bus from the Harlem Ave & Garfield St/Harrison St stop near Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) in Forest Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) to South Elgin costs $6.55.

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