How to get from River Grove to South Elgin by bus and train?

From River Grove to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from River Grove to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 331 bus from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station station to 5th/Main 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 35 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

155min$6.55
Bus - 331
331
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    Brookfield Village Hall (Layover)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th/Main
    ID 8207
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maywood
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    49 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 River Grove to South Elgin by bus and train via MD-W and 542

To get from River Grove to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

136min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from River Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 7
    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 River Grove to South Elgin

The distance between River Grove, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 43.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Grove 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 River Grove

River Grove is located at River Grove, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Thatcher/Center.

Train stations close to River Grove:

  • Franklin Pk
  • Franklin Park
  • Mars

Bus stations close to River Grove:

  • Thatcher/Center
  • Grand/Auxplaines
  • Grand/Marwood

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from River Grove to South Elgin by bus and train via MD-W and 542

To get from River Grove to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the MD-W train from River Grove station to Elgin station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

136min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from River Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    River Grove
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 7
    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 River Grove to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 331, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Grove 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 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Grove to South Elgin?

    The 331 bus line goes from Brookfield Village Hall (Layover) station near River Grove in River Grove to 5th/Main station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 5th/Main station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between River Grove in River Grove and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Grove to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 331 bus from the Brookfield Village Hall (Layover) stop near River Grove in River Grove.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River Grove and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the 5th/Main stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from River Grove to South Elgin?

    The ride from River Grove to South Elgin costs $6.55.