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How to get from 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 87th St. (Woodruff) 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 & 87th Street (North) station to Adams & Canal (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 53 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

173min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Stony Island & 87th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stony Island & 87th Street (North)
    ID 7108
    0.84 mi • 18 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
    53 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
    #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 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin

The distance between 87th St. (Woodruff), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 53.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 87th St. (Woodruff) 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 87th St. (Woodruff)

87th St. (Woodruff) is located at 87th St. (Woodruff), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 87th St. (Woodruff):

  • 87th

Train stations close to 87th St. (Woodruff):

  • 95th St.
  • 83rd St. (Avalonpark)
  • 75thst.(Grandcrossing)

Bus stations close to 87th St. (Woodruff):

  • 87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (East)
  • 87th Street & Dauphin/Ingleside (West)
  • 87th Street & Dobson (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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between 87th St. (Woodruff) 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 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin?

    The 28 bus line goes from Stony Island & 87th Street (North) station near 87th St. (Woodruff) 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 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 87th St. (Woodruff) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 87th St. (Woodruff) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 28 bus from the Stony Island & 87th Street (North) stop near 87th St. (Woodruff) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 87th St. (Woodruff) 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 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin?

    The ride from 87th St. (Woodruff) to South Elgin costs $11.00.

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