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How to get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin by bus and train?

59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin map

From 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Stony Island & 59th Street (North) station to Adams & Canal (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

188min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Stony Island & 59th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 59th Street (North)
    ID 1513
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    400 yd • 5 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 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin by bus and train via 28, MD-W and 542

To get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Stony Island & 59th Street (North) station to Adams & Canal (West) 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 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

179min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Stony Island & 59th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 59th Street (North)
    ID 1513
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 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 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin

The distance between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 59.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) 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 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)

59th St. (U. Of Chicago) is located at 59th St. (U. Of Chicago), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Stony Island & 59th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 59th St. (U. Of Chicago):

  • East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • King Drive

Train stations close to 59th St. (U. Of Chicago):

  • 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)
  • 63rd St.
  • 55th - 56th - 57th St.

Bus stations close to 59th St. (U. Of Chicago):

  • Stony Island & 59th Street (South)
  • Stony Island & 59th Street (North)
  • 60th Street & Blackstone (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 & Collins St.

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

59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin map

Alternative route from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin by bus and train via 28, MD-W and 542

To get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from Stony Island & 59th Street (North) station to Adams & Canal (West) 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 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

179min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Stony Island & 59th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 59th Street (North)
    ID 1513
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 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 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct bus between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin?

    The 28 bus line goes from Stony Island & 59th Street (North) station near 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) in Chicago to Adams & Canal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Adams & Canal (West) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Stony Island & 59th Street (North) stop near 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Adams & Canal (West) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin?

    The ride from 59th St. (U. Of Chicago) to South Elgin costs $11.00.

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