How to get from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 156 bus from Lasalle & Chicago (South) station to Adams & Canal (West) 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 47 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

167min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 156
156
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Lasalle & Chicago (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lasalle & Chicago (South)
    ID 4957
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    400 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 Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via 65, MD-W and 542

To get from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Clark (West) station to Grand & Western (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally 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 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

187min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Grand & Clark (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Clark (West)
    ID 766
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand & Western (West)
    ID 15340
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    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 Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin

The distance between Chicago & Clark (East), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 52.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago & Clark (East) 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 Chicago & Clark (East)

Chicago & Clark (East) is located at Chicago & Clark (East), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Clark & Chicago (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago & Clark (East):

  • Chicago-Red
  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Chicago & Clark (East):

  • Clark & Chicago (South)
  • Chicago & Clark (West)
  • Dearborn & Chicago (North)

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 & Collins St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via 65, MD-W and 542

To get from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 65 bus from Grand & Clark (West) station to Grand & Western (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally 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 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

187min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 65
65
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Grand & Clark (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Clark (West)
    ID 766
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Grand & Nordica Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand & Western (West)
    ID 15340
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    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 Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 156, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line 65, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago & Clark (East) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin?

    The 156 bus line goes from Lasalle & Chicago (South) station near Chicago & Clark (East) in Chicago to Adams & Canal (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Adams & Canal (West) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago & Clark (East) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago & Clark (East) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 156 bus from the Lasalle & Chicago (South) stop near Chicago & Clark (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago & Clark (East) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Adams & Canal (West) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Chicago & Clark (East) to South Elgin costs $9.55.