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

From West Hinsdale to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from West Hinsdale to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from West Hinsdale 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 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

184min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from West Hinsdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Hinsdale
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1244| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 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 West Hinsdale to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, 802 and 801

To get from West Hinsdale to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Clarendon Hills 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 20 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

200min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 802
802
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Clarendon Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clarendon Hills
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
    ID 37409
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Kane County Judicial Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kane County Judicial Center
    ID 28943
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    27 min
  • 9
    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 Hinsdale to South Elgin

The distance between West Hinsdale, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 68.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale

West Hinsdale is located at West Hinsdale, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Westmont.

Train stations close to West Hinsdale:

  • Westmont
  • Hinsdale
  • Western Springs

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 & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Hinsdale to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, 802 and 801

To get from West Hinsdale to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Clarendon Hills 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 20 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

200min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 802
802
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Clarendon Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clarendon Hills
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1217| Aurora
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aurora
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurora Transportation Center Bay E
    ID 37409
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 802802
    Wait for bus
    802
    Kane County Judicial Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kane County Judicial Center
    ID 28943
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 802, Bus line 801.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

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

    The BNSF train line goes from #1244| Chicago Union Station station near West Hinsdale in Hinsdale to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between West Hinsdale in Hinsdale and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1244| Chicago Union Station station near West Hinsdale in Hinsdale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Hinsdale and South Elgin?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The ride from West Hinsdale to South Elgin costs $14.25.

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