How to get from Willow Springs to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Willow Springs to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Willow Springs to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HC train from Willow 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 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

201min$14.25
Train - HCHC
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Willow Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Willow Springs
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #914| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    39 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
    #21| 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
    28 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 Willow Springs to South Elgin by bus and train via HC, MD-W and 801

To get from Willow Springs to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HC train from Willow Springs station to Chicago Union Station 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 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

229min$14.25
Train - HCHC
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Willow Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Willow Springs
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #914| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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
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Public transit directions from Willow Springs to South Elgin

The distance between Willow Springs, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 65.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Willow 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 Willow Springs

Willow Springs is located at Willow Springs, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Archer Ave & Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd.

Bus stations close to Willow Springs:

  • Archer Ave & Willow Springs Rd/Flavin Rd
  • Willow Springs Rd & Valvoline Access Rd
  • 8424 Willow Springs Rd

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:

  • National St
  • Elgin

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 Willow Springs to South Elgin by bus and train via HC, MD-W and 801

To get from Willow Springs to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HC train from Willow Springs station to Chicago Union Station 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 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

229min$14.25
Train - HCHC
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Willow Springs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Willow Springs
  • 2
    Train - HCHC
    Wait for train
    HC
    #914| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Willow Springs to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line HC, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

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

    The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Bus line HC, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Willow Springs 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 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Willow Springs to South Elgin?

    The HC train line goes from #914| Chicago Union Station station near Willow Springs in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Willow Springs in Willow Springs and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Willow Springs to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the HC train from the #914| Chicago Union Station station near Willow Springs in Willow Springs.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs to South Elgin?

    The ride from Willow Springs to South Elgin costs $14.25.