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How to get from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Halsted & 51st Street (North) station to Halsted & Madison (North) 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 18 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

198min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Halsted & 51st Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 51st Street (North)
    ID 5895
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    630 yd • 8 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
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Public transit directions from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin

The distance between Racine & 51st Street (North), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 57.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Racine & 51st Street (North) 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 Racine & 51st Street (North)

Racine & 51st Street (North) is located at Racine & 51st Street (North), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 51st Street & Racine (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Racine & 51st Street (North):

  • Garfield (Red)
  • Ashland/63rd
  • Halsted (Green)

Bus stations close to Racine & 51st Street (North):

  • 51st Street & Racine (West)
  • 51st Street & Racine (East)
  • Racine & 51st Street (South)

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)
  • La Fox St & Prairie St

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Racine & 51st Street (North) 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 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin?

    The 8 bus line goes from Halsted & 51st Street (North) station near Racine & 51st Street (North) in Chicago to Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Racine & 51st Street (North) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Racine & 51st Street (North) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Halsted & 51st Street (North) stop near Racine & 51st Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Racine & 51st Street (North) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Racine & 51st Street (North) to South Elgin costs $11.00.

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