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How to get from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-N train from Prairie Crossing station to Western Ave 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 56 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

176min$9.50
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Prairie Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prairie Crossing
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2128| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Western Ave
    70 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| 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 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, MD-W and 801

To get from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Prairie Crossing. station to River Grove 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 40 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

160min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Prairie Crossing.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Prairie Crossing.
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin

The distance between Prairie Crossing, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 73.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prairie Crossing 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 Prairie Crossing

Prairie Crossing is located at Prairie Crossing, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Route 45 & Casey Rd.

Train stations close to Prairie Crossing:

  • Grayslake
  • Prairie Crossing.

Bus stations close to Prairie Crossing:

  • Route 45 & Casey Rd

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 & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via NCS, MD-W and 801

To get from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Prairie Crossing. station to River Grove 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 40 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

160min$9.50
Walk to train station
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Prairie Crossing.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Prairie Crossing.
    430 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Prairie Crossing 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 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2128| Chicago Union Station station near Prairie Crossing in Libertyville to Western Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Western Ave station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Prairie Crossing in Libertyville and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2128| Chicago Union Station station near Prairie Crossing in Libertyville.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin?

    The ride from Prairie Crossing to South Elgin costs $9.50.

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