How to get from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from California (Pink) station to Western-Cermak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from California (Pink) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

97min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from California (Pink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California (Pink)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PINK LINE, X49 and MD-W

To get from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from California (Pink) station to Western-Cermak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from California (Pink) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

106min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from California (Pink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California (Pink)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between California (Pink) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 37.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (California (Pink)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train via PINK LINE, X49 and MD-W

To get from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from California (Pink) station to Western-Cermak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X49 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from California (Pink) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

106min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - X49
X49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from California (Pink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California (Pink)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Western-Cermak
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Pink Line Station (North)
    ID 8362
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Grand (North)
    ID 8385
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Bus line X49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between California (Pink) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near California (Pink) in Chicago to Western-Cermak station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Western-Cermak station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between California (Pink) and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near California (Pink) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near California (Pink) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between California (Pink) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Western-Cermak station, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from California (Pink) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.25.

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