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How to get from Oak Forest to South Elgin by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Oak Forest to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest 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 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
179min$14.25
RIMD-W
801
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationOak Forest - 2RIWait for trainRI#414| Lasalle Street
- 3
Ride to train stationLasalle Street57 min - 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station860 yd • 11 min
- 5MD-WWait for trainMD-W#2213| Big Timber
- 6Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 1ID 3748060 yd • 1 min
- 8801Wait for bus801Geneva Metra Station
- 9Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 173428 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus and train via RI, MD-W and 542
To get from Oak Forest to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street 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 7 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
187min$14.25
RIMD-W 542
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationOak Forest
- 2RIWait for trainRI#412| Lasalle Street
- 3Ride to train stationLasalle Street37 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station860 yd • 11 min
- 5MD-WWait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 6Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 8542Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 9Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Oak Forest to South Elgin
The distance between Oak Forest, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 61.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest
Oak Forest is located at Oak Forest, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station).
Train stations close to Oak Forest:
- Midlothian
Bus stations close to Oak Forest:
- 159th St & Cicero Ave (Metra Station)
- Oak Forest Metra (15801 Cicero Ave)
- 15840 S Cicero 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 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)
- La Fox St & Prairie St
Related Routes
- Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to South Elgin
- Austin (Blue) to South Elgin
- Harlem/Lake to South Elgin
- Pulaski (Green) to South Elgin
- Quincy to South Elgin
- Davis to South Elgin
- Belmont-Blue to South Elgin
- Jackson-Blue to South Elgin
- Sheridan to South Elgin
- Damen (Brown) to South Elgin
- Morse to South Elgin
- 35th/Archer to South Elgin
- 51st to South Elgin
- Dempster-Skokie to South Elgin
- Pulaski (Pink) to South Elgin
- Lasalle/Van Buren to South Elgin
- Ashland-Lake to South Elgin
- Oak Park (Blue) to South Elgin
- Sox-35th to South Elgin
- Damen-Cermak to South Elgin
Alternative route by bus and train via RI, MD-W and 542
To get from Oak Forest to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Oak Forest station to Lasalle Street 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 7 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
187min$14.25
RIMD-W 542
Leaves from Oak Forest
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationOak Forest
- 2RIWait for trainRI#412| Lasalle Street
- 3Ride to train stationLasalle Street37 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station860 yd • 11 min
- 5MD-WWait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 6Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 8542Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 9Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Oak Forest to South Elgin?
The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.
What is the alternative route to get from Oak Forest to South Elgin?
The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.
Is there a direct train between Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest to South Elgin?
The RI train line goes from #414| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near South Elgin in South Elgin.
How long does it take to travel from Oak Forest to South Elgin by train and bus?
The total travel time between Oak Forest in Oak Forest and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 59 min.
Where do I get on the train near Oak Forest to get to South Elgin?
Get on the RI train from the #414| Lasalle Street station near Oak Forest in Oak Forest.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Oak Forest and South Elgin?
Get off the train at the Lasalle Street stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.
How much is the total train and bus fare from Oak Forest to South Elgin?
The ride from Oak Forest to South Elgin costs $14.25.
