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

From Joliet to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Joliet to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station 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 38 min.

218min
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Joliet Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 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 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

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

To get from Joliet to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Joliet 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 32 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

212min$15.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Joliet
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #414| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    90 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app
Public transit directions from Joliet to South Elgin
The distance between Joliet, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 77.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet 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 Joliet

Joliet is located at Joliet, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr.

Bus stations close to Joliet:

  • Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr
  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Jefferson St & Chicago St
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 & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

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

To get from Joliet to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Joliet 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 32 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

212min$15.50
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Joliet
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #414| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    90 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
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 212 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet 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 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet to South Elgin?

    The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Chicago station near Joliet in Joliet 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 Joliet to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Joliet in Joliet and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the LINCOLN SERVICE train from the Chicago station near Joliet in Joliet.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More