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How to get from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from California-O'Hare station to Rosemont station. Next, take the 603 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

77min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from California-O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California-O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 605 and 543

To get from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from California-O'Hare station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 543 bus from Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave station to Center St & Division St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

90min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from California-O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California-O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave
    ID 16089
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center St & Division St
    ID 15856
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA

The distance between California-O'Hare, Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 36.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to California-O'Hare

California-O'Hare is located at California-O'Hare, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is California & Palmer (Blue Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to California-O'Hare:

  • Damen-O'Hare
  • Belmont-Blue
  • Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)

Train stations close to California-O'Hare:

  • Clybourn

Bus stations close to California-O'Hare:

  • California & Palmer (Blue Line) (North)
  • California & Milwaukee (North)
  • California & Palmer (South)

Public transit stations close to Elgin IL USA, Elgin

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Elgin and the nearest public transit station is Park/Dundee.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Big Timber
  • Elgin
  • National St

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Park/Dundee
  • Douglas Ave & Highland Ave
  • Chicago St & Spring St

Alternative route from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus via BLUE LINE, 605 and 543

To get from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from California-O'Hare station to Rosemont station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 605 bus and finally take the 543 bus from Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave station to Center St & Division St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.80.

90min$2.80
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 543
543
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from California-O'Hare

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    California-O'Hare
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Il-25 Park-N-Ride
    ID 37285
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dundee Ave & Glenwood Ave
    ID 16089
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 543543
    Wait for bus
    543
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center St & Division St
    ID 15856
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • What is the alternative route to get from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 605, Bus line 543.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between California-O'Hare and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near California-O'Hare in Chicago to Rosemont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rosemont station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How long does it take to travel from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between California-O'Hare in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near California-O'Hare to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near California-O'Hare in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between California-O'Hare and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the Rosemont stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from California-O'Hare to Elgin IL USA costs $2.80.