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

From Lisle to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Lisle to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Lisle station to Aurora station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 802 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Kane County Judicial Center station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

174min$6.05
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 802
802
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Lisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lisle
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
    ID 37409
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Kane County Judicial Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kane County Judicial Center
    ID 28943
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lisle to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801

To get from Lisle to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Lisle 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 180 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

180min$15.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Lisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lisle
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    37 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
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Public transit directions from Lisle to South Elgin

The distance between Lisle, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 38.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lisle 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 Lisle

Lisle is located at Lisle, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave.

Train stations close to Lisle:

  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Lisle:

  • Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave
  • Ogden Ave & Main St
  • Ogden Ave & Chelsea Ave

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 & Collins St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Alternative route from Lisle to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801

To get from Lisle to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Lisle 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 180 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

180min$15.50
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Lisle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lisle
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    37 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 802, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Lisle 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 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lisle to South Elgin?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1217| Aurora station near Lisle in Lisle to Aurora station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Aurora station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Lisle in Lisle and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1217| Aurora station near Lisle in Lisle.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Lisle to South Elgin?

    The ride from Lisle to South Elgin costs $6.05.