How to get from West Chicago to South Elgin by bus and train?

From West Chicago to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from West Chicago to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the UP-W train from West Chicago 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 53 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

53min$5.75
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from West Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Chicago
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    9 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Chicago to South Elgin

The distance between West Chicago, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Chicago 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 West Chicago

West Chicago is located at West Chicago, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Winfield.

Train stations close to West Chicago:

  • Winfield

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 & Collins St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Chicago to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between West Chicago and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Chicago to South Elgin?

    The UP-W train line goes from #21| Elburn station near West Chicago in West Chicago 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 West Chicago to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Chicago in West Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 53 min.

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

    Get on the UP-W train from the #21| Elburn station near West Chicago in West Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Chicago 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 West Chicago to South Elgin?

    The ride from West Chicago to South Elgin costs $5.75.