How to get from Jefferson Park to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Jefferson Park to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Jefferson Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

81min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jefferson Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Jefferson Park to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 603 and 542

To get from Jefferson Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

119min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jefferson Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jefferson Park to South Elgin

The distance between Jefferson Park, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 34.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jefferson Park to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jefferson Park

Jefferson Park is located at Jefferson Park, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Jefferson Park:

  • Montrose-Blue

Train stations close to Jefferson Park:

  • Forest Glen
  • Gladstone Park
  • Edgebrook

Bus stations close to Jefferson Park:

  • Jefferson Park Transit Center North Drop Off
  • Jefferson Park Transit Center
  • Milwaukee Ave & Gale St

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

Alternative route from Jefferson Park to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 603 and 542

To get from Jefferson Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Jefferson Park station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 603 bus and finally take the 542 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

119min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jefferson Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jefferson Park to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Jefferson Park and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Jefferson Park to South Elgin?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Jefferson Park in Chicago to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rosemont station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jefferson Park to South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Jefferson Park in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Jefferson Park to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Jefferson Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Jefferson Park and South Elgin?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Rosemont stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Jefferson Park to South Elgin?

    The ride from Jefferson Park to South Elgin costs $2.80.

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