How to get from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train?

From Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train

To get from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western & Hubbard (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

131min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 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
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train via X49, MD-W and 801

To get from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western & Grand (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

182min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 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
    8 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 Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin

The distance between Damen & 56th Street (North), South Elgin and South Elgin, South Elgin is approximately 44.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen & 56th Street (North) 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 Damen & 56th Street (North)

Damen & 56th Street (North) is located at Damen & 56th Street (North), South Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Damen & 56th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Damen & 56th Street (North):

  • Halsted (Green)
  • Kedzie (Orange)
  • Ashland/63rd

Bus stations close to Damen & 56th Street (North):

  • Damen & 56th Street (South)
  • Damen & Garfield (South)
  • Damen & Garfield (North)

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 Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train via X49, MD-W and 801

To get from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin in South Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & Garfield (North) station to Western & Grand (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to La Fox St & Prairie St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

182min$8.00
Walk to bus stationBus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 801
801
Walk to South Elgin
Leaves from Western & Garfield (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Garfield (North)
    ID 8331
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 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
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Elgin
    Walk to
    South Elgin
    East State Street
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin?

    The alternative route takes 182 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Damen & 56th Street (North) 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 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin?

    The 49 bus line goes from Western & Garfield (North) station near Damen & 56th Street (North) in Chicago to Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Damen & 56th Street (North) in Chicago and South Elgin in South Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Damen & 56th Street (North) to get to South Elgin?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Western & Garfield (North) stop near Damen & 56th Street (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen & 56th Street (North) and South Elgin?

    Get off the bus at the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop, which is closest to South Elgin in South Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin?

    The ride from Damen & 56th Street (North) to South Elgin costs $6.55.

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