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

From Cary to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Cary to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Cary station to Crystal Lake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 550 bus 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 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

113min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Cary

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cary
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    57 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
    8 min
  • 9
    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 Cary to South Elgin

The distance between Cary, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cary 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 Cary

Cary is located at Cary, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Fox River Grove.

Train stations close to Cary:

  • Fox River Grove

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)/Kossuth St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line 801.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cary to South Elgin?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #613| Crystal Lake station near Cary in Cary to Crystal Lake station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Crystal Lake station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Cary in Cary and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #613| Crystal Lake station near Cary in Cary.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cary to South Elgin costs $6.05.

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