How to get from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Chicago Ridge to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Chicago Ridge 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 13 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

193min$14.25
Train - SWSSWS
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Chicago Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Ridge
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    42 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

Alternative route from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin by bus and train via SWS, MD-W and 542

To get from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Chicago Ridge 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 30 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

210min$14.25
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Chicago Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Ridge
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 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 Chicago Ridge to South Elgin

The distance between Chicago Ridge, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 67.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Ridge 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 Chicago Ridge

Chicago Ridge is located at Chicago Ridge, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Ridgeland Ave & Washington St.

Train stations close to Chicago Ridge:

  • Worth
  • Oak Lawn
  • Palos Heights

Bus stations close to Chicago Ridge:

  • Ridgeland Ave & Washington St
  • 103rd St & Ridgeland Ave
  • Ridgeland Ave & 105th St

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)
  • La Fox St & Prairie St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin by bus and train via SWS, MD-W and 542

To get from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SWS train from Chicago Ridge 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 30 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

210min$14.25
Train - SWSSWS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Chicago Ridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Ridge
  • 2
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #810| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 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 Chicago Ridge to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 210 minutes, using Bus line SWS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Chicago Ridge and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin?

    The SWS train line goes from #810| Chicago Union Station station near Chicago Ridge in Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Ridge in Chicago Ridge and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the SWS train from the #810| Chicago Union Station station near Chicago Ridge in Chicago Ridge.

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

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

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

    The ride from Chicago Ridge to South Elgin costs $14.25.

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