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How to get from Western Springs to South Elgin by bus and train?
From Western Springs to South Elgin by bus and train
To get from Western Springs to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Western Springs station to Aurora station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 802 bus and finally take the 801 bus from Kane County Judicial Center station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.05.
195min$6.05
BNSF
802
801
Leaves from Western Springs
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationWestern Springs - 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1217| Aurora
- 3
Ride to train stationAurora43 min - 4Walk to bus stationAurora Transportation Center Bay EID 37409170 yd • 3 min
- 5802Wait for bus802Kane County Judicial Center
- 6Ride to bus stationKane County Judicial CenterID 2894347 min
- 7801Wait for bus801Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 8Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 1728727 min
- 9Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route from Western Springs to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801
To get from Western Springs to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Western Springs station to Chicago Union Station 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 56 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
176min$14.25
BNSFUP-W 801
Leaves from Western Springs
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationWestern Springs
- 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1244| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station29 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Otc410 yd • 5 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 6Ride to train stationGeneva70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationGeneva Metra StationID 1183720 yd • 1 min
- 8801Wait for bus801Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 9Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 1728738 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Western Springs to South Elgin
The distance between Western Springs, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 47.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western Springs 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 Western Springs
Western Springs is located at Western Springs, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is La Grange.
Train stations close to Western Springs:
- La Grange
- Congress Park
- Highlands
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
- La Fox St & Prairie St
- Spring St & Collins St
Related Routes
- Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to South Elgin
- Dempster-Skokie to South Elgin
- Geneva to South Elgin
- Kedzie to South Elgin
- Route 59 Metra Station (N) to South Elgin
- West Jeffery St / S 5th Ave to South Elgin
- 4th & Penn to South Elgin
- 5th & Grant to South Elgin
- 5th & Fillmore to South Elgin
- 5th & Madison to South Elgin
- 5th & Adams to South Elgin
- 6th & Madison to South Elgin
- 6th & Tyler to South Elgin
- 6th Ave & Grant St to South Elgin
- 11th & Harrison to South Elgin
- 11th Ave. to South Elgin
- Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin
- Gary State Bank (5th Ave) to South Elgin
- 11th & Broadway to South Elgin
- 5th & Broadway to South Elgin
Alternative route from Western Springs to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801
To get from Western Springs to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Western Springs station to Chicago Union Station 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 56 min. The ride fare is $14.25.
176min$14.25
BNSFUP-W 801
Leaves from Western Springs
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationWestern Springs
- 2BNSFWait for trainBNSF#1244| Chicago Union Station
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station29 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Otc410 yd • 5 min
- 5UP-WWait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 6Ride to train stationGeneva70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationGeneva Metra StationID 1183720 yd • 1 min
- 8801Wait for bus801Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 9Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 1728738 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Western Springs to South Elgin?
The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 802, Bus line 801.
What is the alternative route to get from Western Springs to South Elgin?
The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.
Is there a direct train between Western Springs and South Elgin?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.
Which train line goes from Western Springs to South Elgin?
The BNSF train line goes from #1217| Aurora station near Western Springs in Western Springs to Aurora station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Aurora station near South Elgin in South Elgin.
How long does it take to travel from Western Springs to South Elgin by train and bus?
The total travel time between Western Springs in Western Springs and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 15 min.
Where do I get on the train near Western Springs to get to South Elgin?
Get on the BNSF train from the #1217| Aurora station near Western Springs in Western Springs.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Western Springs and South Elgin?
Get off the train at the Aurora stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.
How much is the train fare from Western Springs to South Elgin?
The ride from Western Springs to South Elgin costs $6.05.