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How to get from Zion to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Zion to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Zion to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Zion station to Chicago Otc 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 42 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

222min$15.50
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Zion
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zion
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #322| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    8 min
  • 10
    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 Zion to South Elgin
The distance between Zion, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 82.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 222 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zion 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 Zion

Zion is located at Zion, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Sheridan Rd & Shiloh Blvd (S).

Train stations close to Zion:

  • Winthrop Harbor

Bus stations close to Zion:

  • Sheridan Rd & Shiloh Blvd (S)
  • Sheridan Rd & 27th St
  • Sheridan Rd & 23rd St
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)
  • Spring St & Carla Dr
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Zion to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 222 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between Zion 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 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zion to South Elgin?

    The UP-N train line goes from #322| Chicago Otc station near Zion in Zion to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Otc station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Zion in Zion and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the #322| Chicago Otc station near Zion in Zion.

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

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

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

    The ride from Zion to South Elgin costs $15.50.

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