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How to get from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North) 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

183min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North)
    ID 1521
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    33 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 by bus and train via 28, MD-W and 542

To get from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North) station to Adams & Canal (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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

175min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North)
    ID 1521
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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 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 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin

The distance between 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 58.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) 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 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park)

51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) is located at 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Lake Park & 52nd Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park):

  • 51st

Train stations close to 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park):

  • 55th - 56th - 57th St.
  • 47th St.(Kenwood)
  • 59th St. (U. Of Chicago)

Bus stations close to 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park):

  • Lake Park & 52nd Street (South)
  • Lake Park & 52nd Street (North)
  • E Hyde Park & Lake Park (West)

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:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 28, MD-W and 542

To get from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 28 bus from S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North) station to Adams & Canal (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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

175min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 28
28
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North)
    ID 1521
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Adams & Canal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Adams & Canal (West)
    ID 12713
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| 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 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 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct bus between 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) and South Elgin?

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

  • Which bus line goes from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin?

    The 28 bus line goes from S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North) station near 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) 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 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 3 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 28 bus from the S Hyde Park & 53rd Street (North) stop near 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) 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 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin?

    The ride from 51st/53rd St. (Hyde Park) to South Elgin costs $11.00.

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