How to get from Polk to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Polk to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Polk to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station to Canal & 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 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

163min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Polk Pink Line Station (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Polk Pink Line Station (East)
    ID 6691
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 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
    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

From Polk to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Polk to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 30 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

150min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    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
    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 Polk to South Elgin

The distance between Polk, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 53.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Polk 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 Polk

Polk is located at Polk, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Polk Pink Line Station (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Polk:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Ashland-Lake
  • 18th

Bus stations close to Polk:

  • Polk Pink Line Station (East)
  • Polk Pink Line Station (West)
  • Polk & Wood (West)

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

From Polk to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Polk to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Polk station to Clinton (Green/Pink) 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 30 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

150min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Polk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Polk
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    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
    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 Polk to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Polk 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 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Polk to South Elgin?

    The 157 bus line goes from Polk Pink Line Station (East) station near Polk in Chicago to Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Polk to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Polk in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Polk to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 157 bus from the Polk Pink Line Station (East) stop near Polk in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Polk and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Polk to South Elgin?

    The ride from Polk to South Elgin costs $9.55.