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How to get from Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin by bus and train?

Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin map

From Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0120S bus from Gary Bus Station station to Chicago Bus Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 801 bus from State St & Walnut Ave / National St station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min.

211min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Gary Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    0.68 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0120SGREYHOUND US0120S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0120S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Bus Station
    ID CHD6
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    690 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2217| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    National St
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St & Walnut Ave / National St
    ID 16240
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17342
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin

The distance between Downtown South (9th Ave), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 64.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown South (9th Ave) 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 Downtown South (9th Ave)

Downtown South (9th Ave) is located at Downtown South (9th Ave), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Midtown/Ymca (15th Ave) Southbound.

Train stations close to Downtown South (9th Ave):

  • Gary Metro Station

Bus stations close to Downtown South (9th Ave):

  • Midtown/Ymca (15th Ave) Southbound
  • Midtown/Ymca (15th Ave) Northbound
  • 11th & Broadway

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
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)/Kossuth St

Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin map

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0120S, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown South (9th Ave) 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 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin?

    The GREYHOUND US0120S bus line goes from Gary Bus Station station near Downtown South (9th Ave) in Gary to Chicago Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Chicago Bus Station station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown South (9th Ave) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Downtown South (9th Ave) in Gary and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 3 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown South (9th Ave) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0120S bus from the Gary Bus Station stop near Downtown South (9th Ave) in Gary.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown South (9th Ave) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Bus Station stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

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