How to get from Vernon Hills to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Vernon Hills to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Vernon Hills to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Vernon Hills 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 22 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

142min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Vernon Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vernon Hills
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    45 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

Alternative route from Vernon Hills to South Elgin by bus and train via NCS, MD-W and 542

To get from Vernon Hills to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Vernon Hills station to River Grove 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 10 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

190min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Vernon Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vernon Hills
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Vernon Hills to South Elgin

The distance between Vernon Hills, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 50.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills is located at Vernon Hills, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Prairie View.

Train stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Prairie View

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 Vernon Hills to South Elgin by bus and train via NCS, MD-W and 542

To get from Vernon Hills to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Vernon Hills station to River Grove 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 10 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

190min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Vernon Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Vernon Hills
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    River Grove
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Vernon Hills to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line NCS, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Vernon Hills 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 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Vernon Hills to South Elgin?

    The NCS train line goes from #114| Chicago Union Station station near Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills to River Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till River Grove station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the NCS train from the #114| Chicago Union Station station near Vernon Hills in Vernon Hills.

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

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

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

    The ride from Vernon Hills to South Elgin costs $9.50.