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How to get from Harvard to South Elgin by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Harvard to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Harvard 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 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $6.05.
162min$6.05
UP-NW
550
801
Leaves from Harvard
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationHarvard - 2UP-NWWait for trainUP-NW#644| Chicago Otc
- 3
Ride to train stationCrystal Lake25 min - 4Walk to bus stationCrystal Lake Metra Station110 yd • 2 min
- 5550Wait for bus550Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 6Ride to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 1ID 3748056 min
- 7801Wait for bus801Geneva Metra Station
- 8Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 173428 min
- 9Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus
To get from Harvard to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 808 bus from Harvard Metra Station 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 46 min. The ride fare is $2.30.
226min$2.30
808
550
801
Leaves from Harvard Metra Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationHarvard Metra StationID 3462620 yd • 1 min
- 2808Wait for bus808Crystal Lake Metra Station
- 3Ride to bus stationCrystal Lake Metra Station68 min
- 4550Wait for bus550Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 5Ride to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 1ID 3748056 min
- 6801Wait for bus801Geneva Metra Station
- 7Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 173428 min
- 8Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Harvard to South Elgin
The distance between Harvard, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 42.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard 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 Harvard
Harvard is located at Harvard, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Harvard Metra Station.
Bus stations close to Harvard:
- Harvard Metra Station
- Ayer/Front
- Ayer/Park
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 & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St
Related Routes
- Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to South Elgin
- Austin (Blue) to South Elgin
- Harlem/Lake to South Elgin
- Pulaski (Green) to South Elgin
- Quincy to South Elgin
- Davis to South Elgin
- Belmont-Blue to South Elgin
- Jackson-Blue to South Elgin
- Sheridan to South Elgin
- Damen (Brown) to South Elgin
- Morse to South Elgin
- 35th/Archer to South Elgin
- 51st to South Elgin
- Dempster-Skokie to South Elgin
- Pulaski (Pink) to South Elgin
- Lasalle/Van Buren to South Elgin
- Ashland-Lake to South Elgin
- Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin
- Sox-35th to South Elgin
- Damen-Cermak to South Elgin
By bus
To get from Harvard to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 808 bus from Harvard Metra Station 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 46 min. The ride fare is $2.30.
226min$2.30
808
550
801
Leaves from Harvard Metra Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationHarvard Metra StationID 3462620 yd • 1 min
- 2808Wait for bus808Crystal Lake Metra Station
- 3Ride to bus stationCrystal Lake Metra Station68 min
- 4550Wait for bus550Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 5Ride to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 1ID 3748056 min
- 6801Wait for bus801Geneva Metra Station
- 7Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 173428 min
- 8Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Harvard to South Elgin?
The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 550, Bus line 801.
What is the alternative route to get from Harvard to South Elgin?
The alternative route takes 226 minutes, using Bus line 808, Bus line 550, Bus line 801.
Is there a direct train between Harvard and South Elgin?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.
Which train line goes from Harvard to South Elgin?
The UP-NW train line goes from #644| Chicago Otc station near Harvard in Harvard 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 Harvard to South Elgin by train and bus?
The total travel time between Harvard in Harvard and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.
Where do I get on the train near Harvard to get to South Elgin?
Get on the UP-NW train from the #644| Chicago Otc station near Harvard in Harvard.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harvard 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 Harvard to South Elgin?
The ride from Harvard to South Elgin costs $6.05.
