How to get from Mont Clare to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Mont Clare to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Mont Clare to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 307 bus from Grand/Nordica station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) 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 39 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

159min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 307
307
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Grand/Nordica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand/Nordica
    ID 9733
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 307307
    Wait for bus
    307
    Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 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 Mont Clare to South Elgin by bus and train via MD-W, UP-W and 801

To get from Mont Clare to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Mont Clare 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 $12.50.

179min$12.50
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Mont Clare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mont Clare
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    29 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 Mont Clare to South Elgin

The distance between Mont Clare, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 44.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mont Clare 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 Mont Clare

Mont Clare is located at Mont Clare, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Grand & Sayre (East).

Train stations close to Mont Clare:

  • Mars
  • Galewood
  • River Grove

Bus stations close to Mont Clare:

  • Grand & Sayre (East)
  • Grand/Nordica (Sw)
  • Grand/Nordica

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
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mont Clare to South Elgin by bus and train via MD-W, UP-W and 801

To get from Mont Clare to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Mont Clare 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 $12.50.

179min$12.50
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Mont Clare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mont Clare
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    29 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 Mont Clare to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 307, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mont Clare and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mont Clare to South Elgin?

    The 307 bus line goes from Grand/Nordica station near Mont Clare in Chicago to Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1 station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Mont Clare in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mont Clare to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 307 bus from the Grand/Nordica stop near Mont Clare in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mont Clare and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Bridgeview Transit Center Bay 1 stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The ride from Mont Clare to South Elgin costs $6.55.

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