How to get from Wood Dale to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Wood Dale to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Elgin station. Next, 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 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

114min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wood Dale to South Elgin by bus and train via MD-W and 542

To get from Wood Dale to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Elgin station. Next, 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 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

122min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 7
    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 Wood Dale to South Elgin

The distance between Wood Dale, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 21.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Bensenville.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

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 & Prairie St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wood Dale to South Elgin by bus and train via MD-W and 542

To get from Wood Dale to South Elgin in South Elgin, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Elgin station. Next, 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 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

122min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 7
    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 Wood Dale to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wood Dale to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Wood Dale and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wood Dale to South Elgin?

    The MD-W train line goes from #2205| Big Timber station near Wood Dale in Wood Dale to Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Elgin station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Wood Dale in Wood Dale and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wood Dale to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2205| Big Timber station near Wood Dale in Wood Dale.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wood Dale and South Elgin?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Wood Dale to South Elgin?

    The ride from Wood Dale to South Elgin costs $5.75.

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