How to get from Fox Lake to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Fox Lake to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Fox Lake to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Fox Lake station to Western Ave 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 3 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

196min$9.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Fox Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fox Lake
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2128| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Fox Lake to South Elgin by bus

To get from Fox Lake to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 806 bus from Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra station to Crystal Lake Metra Station 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 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

218min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 806
806
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
    ID 34251
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 806806
    Wait for bus
    806
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 6
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 8
    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 Fox Lake to South Elgin

The distance between Fox Lake, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 83.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake

Fox Lake is located at Fox Lake, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra.

Train stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Ingleside

Bus stations close to Fox Lake:

  • Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
  • Route 12/Grand
  • Grand/Route 12

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 Spring St & Carla Dr.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • Spring St & Carla Dr
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • La Fox St & Prairie St

Related Routes

From Fox Lake to South Elgin by bus

To get from Fox Lake to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 806 bus from Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra station to Crystal Lake Metra Station 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 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

218min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 806
806
Bus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Nippersink/Fox Lake Metra
    ID 34251
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 806806
    Wait for bus
    806
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 6
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line 806, Bus line 550, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Fox Lake 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 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fox Lake to South Elgin?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2128| Chicago Union Station station near Fox Lake in Fox Lake to Western Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Western Ave station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Fox Lake in Fox Lake and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2128| Chicago Union Station station near Fox Lake in Fox Lake.

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

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

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

    The ride from Fox Lake to South Elgin costs $9.50.

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