How to get from Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin by bus and train?
From Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin by bus and train
To get from Racine & 51st Street (South) 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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationHalsted & 51st Street (North)ID 58950.51 mi • 11 min
- 2Wait for bus8Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
- 3Ride to bus stationHalsted & Madison (North)ID 44043 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Otc630 yd • 8 min
- 5Wait for trainUP-W#25| Elburn
- 6Ride to train stationGeneva70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationGeneva Metra StationID 1183720 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus801Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
- 9Ride to bus stationLa Fox St & Prairie StID 1728738 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street600 yd • 7 min
Alternative route from Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin by bus and train via 8, MD-W and 542
To get from Racine & 51st Street (South) 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 & Jackson (North) 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 $11.00.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationHalsted & 51st Street (North)ID 58950.51 mi • 11 min
- 2Wait for bus8Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
- 3Ride to bus stationHalsted & Jackson (North)ID 1800939 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station600 yd • 8 min
- 5Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 6Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 9Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
Public transit directions from Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin
Public transit stations close to Racine & 51st Street (South)
Racine & 51st Street (South) is located at Racine & 51st Street (South), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 51st Street & Racine (West).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Racine & 51st Street (South):
- Western (Orange)
- Ashland/63rd
- 47th (Red)
Bus stations close to Racine & 51st Street (South):
- 51st Street & Racine (West)
- Racine & 51st Street (North)
- 51st Street & Racine (East)
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 Elgin.
Train stations close to South Elgin:
- Elgin
- National St
Bus stations close to South Elgin:
- La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St
- La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
- Spring St & Carla Dr
Related Routes
- Chicago O Hare Airport ORD to South Elgin
- Dempster-Skokie to South Elgin
- Geneva to South Elgin
- Kedzie to South Elgin
- Route 59 Metra Station (N) to South Elgin
- West Jeffery St / S 5th Ave to South Elgin
- 4th & Penn to South Elgin
- 5th & Grant to South Elgin
- 5th & Fillmore to South Elgin
- 5th & Madison to South Elgin
- 5th & Adams to South Elgin
- 6th & Madison to South Elgin
- 6th & Tyler to South Elgin
- 6th Ave & Grant St to South Elgin
- 11th & Harrison to South Elgin
- 11th Ave. to South Elgin
- Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin
- Gary State Bank (5th Ave) to South Elgin
- 11th & Broadway to South Elgin
- 5th & Broadway to South Elgin
Alternative route from Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin by bus and train via 8, MD-W and 542
To get from Racine & 51st Street (South) 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 & Jackson (North) 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 $11.00.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationHalsted & 51st Street (North)ID 58950.51 mi • 11 min
- 2Wait for bus8Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal (East)
- 3Ride to bus stationHalsted & Jackson (North)ID 1800939 min
- 4Walk to train stationChicago Union Station600 yd • 8 min
- 5Wait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 6Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 7Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 4ID 3747980 yd • 1 min
- 8Wait for bus542Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
- 9Ride to bus stationBluff City Blvd & Raymond StID 1593110 min
- 10Walk toSouth ElginEast State Street2.21 mi • 45 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin?
The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.
What is the alternative route to get from Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin?
The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.
Is there a direct bus between Racine & 51st Street (South) 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 (South) to South Elgin?
The 8 bus line goes from Halsted & 51st Street (North) station near Racine & 51st Street (South) 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 (South) to South Elgin by bus and train?
The total travel time between Racine & 51st Street (South) 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 (South) to get to South Elgin?
Get on the 8 bus from the Halsted & 51st Street (North) stop near Racine & 51st Street (South) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Racine & 51st Street (South) 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 (South) to South Elgin?
The ride from Racine & 51st Street (South) to South Elgin costs $11.00.