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

From South Shore to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from South Shore to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

188min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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
    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 from South Shore to South Elgin by bus and train via J14, MD-W and 542

To get from South Shore to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

188min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 South Shore to South Elgin
The distance between South Shore, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 60.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Shore 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 South Shore

South Shore is located at South Shore, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 71st Street & Yates (East).

Train stations close to South Shore:

  • Stony Island
  • Bryn Mawr
  • 83rd St.

Bus stations close to South Shore:

  • 71st Street & Yates (East)
  • 71st Street & Yates (West)
  • Yates & Exchange (North)
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:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

  • Spring St & Carla Dr
  • Spring St & Collins St
  • La Fox St & Prairie St
Related Routes

Alternative route from South Shore to South Elgin by bus and train via J14, MD-W and 542

To get from South Shore to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 8 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

188min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 71st Street (North)
    ID 5307
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Washington & Jefferson (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 South Shore to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Bus line J14, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Shore and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Shore to South Elgin?

    The J14 bus line goes from Jeffery & 71st Street (North) station near South Shore in Chicago to Madison & Jefferson (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Madison & Jefferson (West) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between South Shore in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the J14 bus from the Jeffery & 71st Street (North) stop near South Shore in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Jefferson (West) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The ride from South Shore to South Elgin costs $11.00.

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