How to get from 119th St. to South Elgin by bus and train?

From 119th St. to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 119th St. to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from 119th St. station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train 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 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

206min$12.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 119th St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    119th St.
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #612| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 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 119th St. to South Elgin by bus and train via RI, MD-W and 542

To get from 119th St. to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from 119th St. station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train 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 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

214min$12.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 119th St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    119th St.
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #610| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    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 119th St. to South Elgin

The distance between 119th St., South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 55.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 119th St. 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 119th St.

119th St. is located at 119th St., South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 119th Street & Vincennes (East).

Train stations close to 119th St.:

  • 123rd St.
  • Ashland
  • 115th St. - Morgan Park

Bus stations close to 119th St.:

  • 119th Street & Vincennes (East)
  • 119th Street & Vincennes (West)
  • 119th & Division (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 Elgin.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from 119th St. to South Elgin by bus and train via RI, MD-W and 542

To get from 119th St. to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from 119th St. station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train 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 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

214min$12.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 119th St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    119th St.
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #610| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    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 119th St. to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 119th St. to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between 119th St. and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from 119th St. to South Elgin?

    The RI train line goes from #612| Lasalle Street station near 119th St. in Blue Island to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 119th St. to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between 119th St. in Blue Island and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 119th St. to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the RI train from the #612| Lasalle Street station near 119th St. in Blue Island.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 119th St. and South Elgin?

    Get off the train at the Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from 119th St. to South Elgin?

    The ride from 119th St. to South Elgin costs $12.50.

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