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

From Calumet to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Calumet to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Homewood station to Chicago Union Station 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 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Homewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2219| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Calumet to South Elgin by bus and train via SALUKI, MD-W and 542

To get from Calumet to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Homewood station to Chicago Union Station 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 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Homewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2219| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Elgin High School
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Calumet to South Elgin

The distance between Calumet, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 65.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Calumet 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 Calumet

Calumet is located at Calumet, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Calumet Metra Station.

Train stations close to Calumet:

  • Homewood
  • Flossmoor
  • Hazel Crest

Bus stations close to Calumet:

  • Calumet Metra Station
  • Dixie Hwy & 175th St
  • Wood St & 172nd Rd

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 & Quarry St (S).

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Calumet to South Elgin by bus and train via SALUKI, MD-W and 542

To get from Calumet to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SALUKI train from Homewood station to Chicago Union Station 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 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Walk to train station
Train - SALUKISALUKI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Homewood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Homewood
    0.85 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - SALUKISALUKI
    Wait for train
    SALUKI
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2219| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Elgin High School
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Calumet to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line SALUKI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Calumet and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Calumet to South Elgin?

    The SALUKI train line goes from Homewood station near Calumet in East Hazel Crest to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Calumet in East Hazel Crest and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 4 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the SALUKI train from the Homewood station near Calumet in East Hazel Crest.

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

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

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