How to get from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Grand/Cicero station to Chicago Union Station 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 9 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

189min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Grand/Cicero

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grand/Cicero
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2226| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 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 from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via 66, UP-W and 801

To get from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Chicago & Laramie (East) station to Chicago & Kedzie (East) 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

175min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Chicago & Laramie (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Laramie (East)
    ID 14513
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Kedzie (East)
    ID 538
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    61 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 North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin

The distance between North Ave & Laramie (East), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 58.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Ave & Laramie (East) 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 North Ave & Laramie (East)

North Ave & Laramie (East) is located at North Ave & Laramie (East), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Laramie & North Ave (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to North Ave & Laramie (East):

  • Laramie
  • Central (Green)

Train stations close to North Ave & Laramie (East):

  • Grand/Cicero
  • Hanson Park
  • Galewood

Bus stations close to North Ave & Laramie (East):

  • Laramie & North Ave (North)
  • Laramie & North Ave (South)
  • North Ave & Laramie (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:

  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to South Elgin:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via 66, UP-W and 801

To get from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 66 bus from Chicago & Laramie (East) station to Chicago & Kedzie (East) 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

175min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 66
66
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Chicago & Laramie (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Laramie (East)
    ID 14513
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago & Kedzie (East)
    ID 538
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kedzie
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    61 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct train between North Ave & Laramie (East) 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 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin?

    The MD-W train line goes from Grand/Cicero station near North Ave & Laramie (East) in Chicago to #2226| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #2226| Chicago Union Station station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin by train and bus?

    The total travel time between North Ave & Laramie (East) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Ave & Laramie (East) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Grand/Cicero station near North Ave & Laramie (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Ave & Laramie (East) and South Elgin?

    Get off the train at the #2226| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin?

    The ride from North Ave & Laramie (East) to South Elgin costs $12.50.

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