How to get from Elmwood Park to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Elmwood Park to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Elmwood Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elmwood Park 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 1 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

181min$12.50
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Elmwood Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elmwood Park
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    31 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 Elmwood Park to South Elgin by bus and train via 90, UP-W and 801

To get from Elmwood Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 90 bus from Harlem & Grand (South) station to Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) 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 36 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

156min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 90
90
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harlem & Grand (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem & Grand (South)
    ID 15800
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
    ID 15784
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 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 Elmwood Park to South Elgin

The distance between Elmwood Park, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 61.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park is located at Elmwood Park, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Grand Ave & 75th Ave.

Train stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Galewood
  • River Grove
  • Mont Clare

Bus stations close to Elmwood Park:

  • Grand Ave & 75th Ave
  • Grand/75th Ct
  • Grand/74th Ct

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 Elgin.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elmwood Park to South Elgin by bus and train via 90, UP-W and 801

To get from Elmwood Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 90 bus from Harlem & Grand (South) station to Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) 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 36 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

156min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 90
90
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harlem & Grand (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem & Grand (South)
    ID 15800
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
    ID 15784
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 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 Elmwood Park to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Elmwood Park 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 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elmwood Park to South Elgin?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2226| Chicago Union Station station near Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park to South Elgin?

    The ride from Elmwood Park to South Elgin costs $12.50.

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