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

From Gresham to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Gresham to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Gresham station to Lasalle Street 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 5 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

185min$12.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Gresham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gresham
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #612| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gresham to South Elgin by bus and train via 24, MD-W and 801

To get from Gresham to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from 87th Street & Vincennes (East) station to Dearborn & Jackson (North) 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

176min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 87th Street & Vincennes (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Vincennes (East)
    ID 9399
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 10
    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 Gresham to South Elgin

The distance between Gresham, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 50.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gresham 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 Gresham

Gresham is located at Gresham, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 87th Street & Halsted (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Gresham:

  • 79th
  • 87th

Train stations close to Gresham:

  • 95th St. - Longwood
  • Brainerd
  • 91st St. - Beverly Hills

Bus stations close to Gresham:

  • 87th Street & Halsted (West)
  • 87th Street & Vincennes (West)
  • 87th Street & Vincennes (East)

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:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gresham to South Elgin by bus and train via 24, MD-W and 801

To get from Gresham to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from 87th Street & Vincennes (East) station to Dearborn & Jackson (North) 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

176min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 24
24
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from 87th Street & Vincennes (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    87th Street & Vincennes (East)
    ID 9399
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Dearborn & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 10
    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 Gresham to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Gresham 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 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gresham to South Elgin?

    The RI train line goes from #612| Lasalle Street station near Gresham in Chicago to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Gresham in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the #612| Lasalle Street station near Gresham in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Gresham to South Elgin costs $12.50.

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