How to get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Ravenswood station to Chicago Otc 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 53 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

173min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Ravenswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #25| Elburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    La Fox St & Prairie St
    ID 17287
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    600 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via UP-N, MD-W and 542

To get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Ravenswood station to Chicago Otc 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

176min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Ravenswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin

The distance between Lawrence & Ashland (East), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 57.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lawrence & Ashland (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 Lawrence & Ashland (East)

Lawrence & Ashland (East) is located at Lawrence & Ashland (East), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Lawrence & Ashland (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lawrence & Ashland (East):

  • Wilson
  • Montrose (Brown)
  • Argyle

Train stations close to Lawrence & Ashland (East):

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Lawrence & Ashland (East):

  • Lawrence & Ashland (West)
  • Lawrence & Paulina (East)
  • Clark & Lawrence (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 & 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
  • La Fox St & Quarry St (S)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin by bus and train via UP-N, MD-W and 542

To get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Ravenswood station to Chicago Otc 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

176min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 542
542
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Ravenswood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ravenswood
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #318| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 542542
    Wait for bus
    542
    Sherman Ave & Villa St (At George St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bluff City Blvd & Raymond St
    ID 15931
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    2.21 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 542.

  • Is there a direct train between Lawrence & Ashland (East) and South Elgin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin?

    The UP-N train line goes from Ravenswood station near Lawrence & Ashland (East) in Chicago to #316| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #316| Chicago Otc station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

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

    The total travel time between Lawrence & Ashland (East) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lawrence & Ashland (East) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the UP-N train from the Ravenswood station near Lawrence & Ashland (East) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lawrence & Ashland (East) and South Elgin?

    Get off the train at the #316| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Lawrence & Ashland (East) to South Elgin costs $12.50.

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