How to get from Mccormick Place to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Mccormick Place to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Mccormick Place to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Cermak-Mccormick Place station to Harlem/Lake 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 2 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

182min$8.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Cermak-Mccormick Place
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Mccormick Place
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    54 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

From Mccormick Place to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Mccormick Place to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & 24th Street (North) station to Clinton & Quincy (South) 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 33 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

213min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Michigan & 24th Street (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & 24th Street (North)
    ID 15313
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 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 Mccormick Place to South Elgin
The distance between Mccormick Place, South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 53.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mccormick Place to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', 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 Mccormick Place

Mccormick Place is located at Mccormick Place, South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Mccormick Place.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Mccormick Place:

  • Cermak-Chinatown
  • Cermak-Mccormick Place

Train stations close to Mccormick Place:

  • Mccormick Place
  • 18th St.
  • 27thst.

Bus stations close to Mccormick Place:

  • Mccormick Place (South)
  • Mccormick Place (North)
  • Cermak & Prairie (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 Spring St & Collins St.

Train stations close to South Elgin:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

From Mccormick Place to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Mccormick Place to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 1 bus from Michigan & 24th Street (North) station to Clinton & Quincy (South) 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 33 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

213min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 1
1
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Michigan & 24th Street (North)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & 24th Street (North)
    ID 15313
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    60 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 Mccormick Place to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mccormick Place to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Mccormick Place and South Elgin?

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

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Mccormick Place to South Elgin?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Cermak-Mccormick Place station near Mccormick Place in Chicago to Harlem-Green station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Harlem-Green station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Mccormick Place to South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus?

    The total travel time between Mccormick Place in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by Chicago 'L', train and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Mccormick Place to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Cermak-Mccormick Place station near Mccormick Place in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Mccormick Place and South Elgin?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Harlem-Green stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', train and bus fare from Mccormick Place to South Elgin?

    The ride from Mccormick Place to South Elgin costs $8.25.

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