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How to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 151 bus from Sheridan & Thorndale (South) station to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

171min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Sheridan & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sheridan & Thorndale (South)
    ID 1035
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Transit Center (East)
    ID 18251
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Technology Dr & Galvin Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd)
    Ride to bus station
    Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd)
    ID 33798
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 36, MD-W and 550

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to Van Buren & Financial Place (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

170min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Financial Place (West)
    ID 15063
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Technology Dr & Galvin Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd)
    Ride to bus station
    Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd)
    ID 33798
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital

The distance between Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Elgin and Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin is approximately 51.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West)

Thorndale Red Line Station (West) is located at Thorndale Red Line Station (West), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Broadway & Thorndale (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Bryn Mawr
  • Loyola
  • Granville

Bus stations close to Thorndale Red Line Station (West):

  • Broadway & Thorndale (North)
  • Broadway & Thorndale (South)
  • Broadway & Elmdale (North)

Public transit stations close to Advocate Sherman Hospital, Elgin

Advocate Sherman Hospital is located at 1425 N Randall Rd (Holmes Road), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Alft Ln & Capital St (Wb).

Train stations close to Advocate Sherman Hospital:

  • Big Timber

Bus stations close to Advocate Sherman Hospital:

  • Alft Ln & Capital St (Wb)
  • Alft Ln & Capital St (Eb)
  • Randall/Alft

Alternative route by bus and train via 36, MD-W and 550

To get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 36 bus from Broadway & Thorndale (South) station to Van Buren & Financial Place (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

170min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 36
36
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Broadway & Thorndale (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway & Thorndale (South)
    ID 18300
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (Lasalle St Station) (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Van Buren & Financial Place (West)
    ID 15063
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2201| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Technology Dr & Galvin Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd)
    Ride to bus station
    Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd)
    ID 33798
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 151, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 550.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Advocate Sherman Hospital?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital?

    The 151 bus line goes from Sheridan & Thorndale (South) station near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago to Union Station Transit Center (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd) station near Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago and Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin by bus and train is about 2 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to get to Advocate Sherman Hospital?

    Get on the 151 bus from the Sheridan & Thorndale (South) stop near Thorndale Red Line Station (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thorndale Red Line Station (West) and Advocate Sherman Hospital?

    Get off the bus at the Sherman Hospital (1425 N Randall Rd) stop, which is closest to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital?

    The ride from Thorndale Red Line Station (West) to Advocate Sherman Hospital costs $11.00.

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