Location and Transportation
Located in Kane County, South Elgin lies between the suburbs of Elgin to the north and St. Charles to the south. Only 37 miles west of downtown Chicago, residents enjoy small-town comfort and familiarity while living less than an hour away from world-renowned cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.
Traveling for business or pleasure is easy with convenient access to major highways and roads. I-90 and Randall Road are two main thoroughfares that are only minutes away from the heart of South Elgin. Route 19 and U.S. 20 pass east and west through the village, while Routes 31 and 25 make connections to the north and south.
Metra’s rail service is a popular option for commuters and tourists alike. The Metra Milwaukee District West Line provides passenger train routes between Elgin and Chicago’s Union Station. Three stations are conveniently located in Elgin, with other stations located in the nearby suburbs of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Schaumburg.
Pace Suburban Bus Service provides transport between Elgin and Geneva, making stops in major shopping centers, business parks and the Geneva train station. It also connects with other bus routes, allowing riders access to several major suburbs. Curb-to-curb service is offered to seniors and those with disabilities. Additionally, Pace’s Vanpool Program (VIP) affords groups of five to 15 people an alternative way to travel between home and work in a Pace van.
A multitude of options are available for airline travel as well. South Elgin is only a half-hour’s drive from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and less than an hour away from Midway Airport. Other flight options are accessible through the DuPage County Airport, Aurora Municipal Airport, Chicago Rockford International Airport, Palwaukee Municipal Airport and Schaumburg Regional Airport. d
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