How to get from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

164min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jeffery & 79th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    1.22 mi • 26 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    360 yd • 5 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
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Public transit directions from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin

The distance between Cheltenham (79th St.), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 52.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham (79th 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 Cheltenham (79th St.)

Cheltenham (79th St.) is located at Cheltenham (79th St.), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West).

Train stations close to Cheltenham (79th St.):

  • Bryn Mawr
  • 83rd St.
  • Windsor Park

Bus stations close to Cheltenham (79th St.):

  • 79th Street & Exchange (Metra Station) (West)
  • 79th Street & Exchange (East)
  • 79th Street & Coles (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
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham (79th St.) 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 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin?

    The J14 bus line goes from Jeffery & 79th Street (North) station near Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago to Washington & Jefferson (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Washington & Jefferson (East) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cheltenham (79th St.) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Jeffery & 79th Street (North) stop near Cheltenham (79th St.) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheltenham (79th St.) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Washington & Jefferson (East) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Cheltenham (79th St.) to South Elgin costs $11.00.