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How to get from Big Timber to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Big Timber to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Big Timber to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the MD-W train from Big Timber station to Elgin station. Next, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

40min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Big Timber

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Big Timber
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2230| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Big Timber to South Elgin by bus

To get from Big Timber to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the 550 bus from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

37min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
    ID 33801
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 6
    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 Big Timber to South Elgin

The distance between Big Timber, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 6.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Big Timber 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 Big Timber

Big Timber is located at Big Timber, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra).

Bus stations close to Big Timber:

  • Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
  • Big Timber Metra (Big Timber Rd & Lyle Ave)
  • Big Timber Rd & Todd Farm Dr (W)

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:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

From Big Timber to South Elgin by bus

To get from Big Timber to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the 550 bus from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra) station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

37min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Big Timber Rd & N Lyle Ave (Big Timber Metra)
    ID 33801
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Big Timber to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Big Timber to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Big Timber and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Big Timber to South Elgin?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2230| Chicago Union Station station near Big Timber in Chicago to Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Elgin station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Big Timber to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Big Timber in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Big Timber to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2230| Chicago Union Station station near Big Timber in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Big Timber and South Elgin?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Big Timber to South Elgin?

    The ride from Big Timber to South Elgin costs $5.75.

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