How to get from Tinley Park to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Tinley Park to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Tinley Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Tinley Park station to Lasalle Street 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 4 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

184min$14.25
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Tinley Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tinley Park
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #414| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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

Alternative route from Tinley Park to South Elgin by bus and train via RI, MD-W and 542

To get from Tinley Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Tinley Park station to Lasalle Street 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 12 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

192min$14.25
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Tinley Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tinley Park
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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 Tinley Park to South Elgin

The distance between Tinley Park, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 64.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tinley 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 Tinley Park

Tinley Park is located at Tinley Park, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Oak Park Ave & 175th St.

Train stations close to Tinley Park:

  • Tinley-80th

Bus stations close to Tinley Park:

  • Oak Park Ave & 175th St
  • Oak Park Ave & South St / Hickory St
  • Oak Park Ave & 173rd Pl / North 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 Spring St & Carla Dr.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Tinley Park to South Elgin by bus and train via RI, MD-W and 542

To get from Tinley Park to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Tinley Park station to Lasalle Street 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 12 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

192min$14.25
Train - RIRI
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Tinley Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Tinley Park
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #412| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    860 yd • 11 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 Tinley Park to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tinley Park to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Tinley Park 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 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Tinley Park to South Elgin?

    The RI train line goes from #414| Lasalle Street station near Tinley Park in Tinley Park to Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lasalle Street station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Tinley Park in Tinley Park and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the RI train from the #414| Lasalle Street station near Tinley Park in Tinley Park.

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

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

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

    The ride from Tinley Park to South Elgin costs $14.25.

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