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

From Oakpark to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Oakpark to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the UP-W train from Oakpark station to Geneva station. Next, 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 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

117min$5.75
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Oakpark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Oakpark
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oakpark to South Elgin by bus and train via 90, MD-W and 542

To get from Oakpark to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 90 bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) station to Harlem & Belden (North) 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

171min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 90
90
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
    ID 15784
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Belden (North)
    ID 15715
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    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 Oakpark to South Elgin

The distance between Oakpark, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 41.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakpark 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 Oakpark

Oakpark is located at Oakpark, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Harlem/Lake.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Oakpark:

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Oak Park (Blue)

Bus stations close to Oakpark:

  • Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • Lake St & Marion 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 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 & Prairie St
  • Spring St & Collins St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Oakpark to South Elgin by bus and train via 90, MD-W and 542

To get from Oakpark to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 90 bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West) station to Harlem & Belden (North) 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 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

171min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 90
90
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Green Line Station (West)
    ID 15784
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    Harlem Blue Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem & Belden (North)
    ID 15715
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mont Clare
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    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 Oakpark to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 90, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Oakpark and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Oakpark to South Elgin?

    The UP-W train line goes from #25| Elburn station near Oakpark in Oak Park to Geneva station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Geneva station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Oakpark in Oak Park and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the UP-W train from the #25| Elburn station near Oakpark in Oak Park.

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

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

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

    The ride from Oakpark to South Elgin costs $5.75.

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