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

From Kimball to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Kimball to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 82 bus from Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (South) station to Homan & Carroll (South) 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 54 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

174min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 82
82
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 11127
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Central Park & 31st Street (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Homan & Carroll (South)
    ID 11169
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    520 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    61 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 Kimball to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Kimball 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 Kimball 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 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

184min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Kimball

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
  • 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
    37 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 Kimball to South Elgin

The distance between Kimball, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 52.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kimball 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 Kimball

Kimball is located at Kimball, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Kimball & Leland (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Kimball:

  • Kedzie (Brown)
  • Irving Park (Blue)
  • Francisco

Bus stations close to Kimball:

  • Kimball & Leland (North)
  • Kimball & Leland (South)
  • Lawrence & Spaulding (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 & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Related Routes

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

To get from Kimball 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 Kimball 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 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

184min$11.25
Chicago 'L' - BROWN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Kimball

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Kimball
  • 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
    37 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 Kimball to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 82, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line BROWN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kimball 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 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kimball to South Elgin?

    The 82 bus line goes from Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (South) station near Kimball in Chicago to Central Park & 31st Street (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central Park & 31st Street (North) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Kimball in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 82 bus from the Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) (South) stop near Kimball in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Central Park & 31st Street (North) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The ride from Kimball to South Elgin costs $8.00.

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