How to get from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

165min$9.55
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Wellington (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BROWN LINE
    Kimball
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    18 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

Alternative route from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, UP-W and 801

To get from Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

173min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Wellington (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • 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
    27 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
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Public transit directions from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin

The distance between Wellington (Brown/Purple), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 55.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 Wellington (Brown/Purple)

Wellington (Brown/Purple) is located at Wellington (Brown/Purple), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Halsted & Wellington (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Wellington (Brown/Purple):

  • Fullerton
  • Diversey (Brown/Purple)
  • Addison (Red)

Bus stations close to Wellington (Brown/Purple):

  • Halsted & Wellington (South)
  • Halsted & Wellington (North)
  • Diversey Brown Line Station (East)

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:

  • Elgin
  • National St

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

Alternative route from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PURPLE LINE, UP-W and 801

To get from Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

173min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Wellington (Brown/Purple)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Wellington (Brown/Purple)
  • 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
    27 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin?

    The BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Kimball station near Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wellington (Brown/Purple) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Wellington (Brown/Purple) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the BROWN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Kimball station near Wellington (Brown/Purple) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Wellington (Brown/Purple) 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 Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Wellington (Brown/Purple) to South Elgin costs $9.55.