How to get from Brookfield to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Brookfield to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Brookfield to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Brookfield/Prairie station to 5th/Main 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 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

157min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 331
331
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Brookfield/Prairie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brookfield/Prairie
    ID 8016
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Main
    ID 8073
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maywood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    49 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 Brookfield to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801

To get from Brookfield to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Brookfield station to Chicago Union Station 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 4 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

184min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Brookfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brookfield
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 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
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Public transit directions from Brookfield to South Elgin

The distance between Brookfield, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 46.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookfield 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 Brookfield

Brookfield is located at Brookfield, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Brookfield/Prairie.

Train stations close to Brookfield:

  • Hollywood
  • Congress Park
  • Riverside

Bus stations close to Brookfield:

  • Brookfield/Prairie
  • Brookfield/Forest
  • Brookfield Village Hall (Entrance)

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
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brookfield to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801

To get from Brookfield to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Brookfield station to Chicago Union Station 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 4 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

184min$12.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Brookfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brookfield
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 184 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brookfield 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 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brookfield to South Elgin?

    The 331 bus line goes from Brookfield/Prairie station near Brookfield in Brookfield to Cumberland Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cumberland Cta Station station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Brookfield in Brookfield and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brookfield to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 331 bus from the Brookfield/Prairie stop near Brookfield in Brookfield.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brookfield and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Cumberland Cta Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Brookfield to South Elgin?

    The ride from Brookfield to South Elgin costs $6.55.