How to get from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Garfield (Red) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Wentworth & Garfield (North) station to Dearborn & 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 8 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

188min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Wentworth & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wentworth & Garfield (North)
    ID 6463
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    0.58 mi • 12 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 Garfield (Red) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Garfield (Red) 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 Garfield (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 16 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

196min$8.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Garfield (Green)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Green)
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 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
    53 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
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Public transit directions from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin

The distance between Garfield (Red), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 57.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garfield (Red) 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 Garfield (Red)

Garfield (Red) is located at Garfield (Red), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Garfield Red Line Station (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Garfield (Red):

  • Garfield (Green)
  • 47th (Red)
  • 51st

Bus stations close to Garfield (Red):

  • Garfield Red Line Station (West)
  • Garfield Red Line Station (East)
  • Wentworth & Garfield (North)

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 Garfield (Red) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Garfield (Red) 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 Garfield (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 16 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

196min$8.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Garfield (Green)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Garfield (Green)
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 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
    53 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin?

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

  • Is there a direct bus between Garfield (Red) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin?

    The 24 bus line goes from Wentworth & Garfield (North) station near Garfield (Red) in Chicago to Dearborn & Randolph (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dearborn & Randolph (North) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Garfield (Red) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Garfield (Red) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Wentworth & Garfield (North) stop near Garfield (Red) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Garfield (Red) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Dearborn & Randolph (North) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Garfield (Red) to South Elgin costs $11.00.