How to get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 60 bus from Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne) station to Canal & 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 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

169min$9.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne)
    ID 6337
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 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
    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 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801

To get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Halsted Street 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

175min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Halsted Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Halsted Street
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    9 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
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Public transit directions from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin

The distance between 18th Street & Racine (East), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 53.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th Street & Racine (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 18th Street & Racine (East)

18th Street & Racine (East) is located at 18th Street & Racine (East), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is 18th Street & Racine (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to 18th Street & Racine (East):

  • Polk
  • 18th
  • Halsted-Orange

Train stations close to 18th Street & Racine (East):

  • Halsted Street

Bus stations close to 18th Street & Racine (East):

  • 18th Street & Racine (West)
  • 18th Street & Throop (West)
  • 18th Street & Carpenter (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 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 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via BNSF, UP-W and 801

To get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Halsted Street 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 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

175min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Halsted Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Halsted Street
    0.64 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1242| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    9 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin?

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

  • Is there a direct bus between 18th Street & Racine (East) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin?

    The 60 bus line goes from Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne) station near 18th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago to Harbor Drive & Randolph (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Harbor Drive & Randolph (North) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 18th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 18th Street & Racine (East) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 60 bus from the Blue Island & 16th Street (Ne) stop near 18th Street & Racine (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 18th Street & Racine (East) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Harbor Drive & Randolph (North) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin?

    The ride from 18th Street & Racine (East) to South Elgin costs $9.55.