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

By bus and train

To get from Northbrook to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Northbrook 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

185min$14.25
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northbrook
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 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 by bus and train via MD-N, MD-W and 542

To get from Northbrook to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Western Ave 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 180 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

180min$9.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northbrook
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2126| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Northbrook to South Elgin

The distance between Northbrook, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 71.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook 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 Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Northbrook, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Shermer Walters.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake-Cook
  • Glen/N.Glenview

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Shermer Walters
  • Shermer Northbrook Metra Station
  • Shermer Maple

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
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-N, MD-W and 542

To get from Northbrook to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Western Ave 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 180 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

180min$9.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northbrook
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2126| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 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 Northbrook to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Northbrook 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 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northbrook to South Elgin?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2124| Chicago Union Station station near Northbrook in Northbrook 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 Northbrook to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Northbrook in Northbrook and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2124| Chicago Union Station station near Northbrook in Northbrook.

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

    The ride from Northbrook to South Elgin costs $14.25.

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