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

From Highlands to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Highlands to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Highlands 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 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

179min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highlands
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    32 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 Highlands to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, MD-W and 542

To get from Highlands to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Highlands 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 16 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

196min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highlands
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    32 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 Highlands to South Elgin

The distance between Highlands, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 66.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highlands 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 Highlands

Highlands is located at Highlands, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Hinsdale.

Train stations close to Highlands:

  • Hinsdale
  • West Hinsdale
  • Clarendon Hills

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)
  • Spring St & Carla Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Highlands to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, MD-W and 542

To get from Highlands to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Highlands 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 16 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

196min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highlands
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    32 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 Highlands to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Highlands and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Highlands to South Elgin?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Highlands in Hinsdale 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 Highlands to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Highlands in Hinsdale and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1244| Chicago Union Station station near Highlands in Hinsdale.

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

    The ride from Highlands to South Elgin costs $14.25.