How to get from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) 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 East 63rd-Cottage Grove 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 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

199min$11.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from East 63rd-Cottage Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
    1.01 mi • 21 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
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    33 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 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin

The distance between 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 60.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) 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 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West)

71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) is located at 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West):

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • King Drive
  • 69th

Train stations close to 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West):

  • 75thst.(Grandcrossing)
  • Stony Island

Bus stations close to 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West):

  • South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Se)
  • South Chicago & 71st Street/Cottage Grove (Nw)
  • Cottage Grove & 71st Street/South Chicago (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 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 & Prairie St
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) 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 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) in Chicago to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Harlem-Green station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the East 63rd-Cottage Grove station near 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) and South Elgin?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin?

    The ride from 71st Street & Cottage Grove/S. Chicago (West) to South Elgin costs $11.25.

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