How to get from Central Park to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Central Park to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central Park 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 Central Park 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 40 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

100min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Central Park
  • 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
    4 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

From Central Park to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central Park to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Ogden & Central Park (Ne) station to Western & Roosevelt (North) 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 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

103min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Ogden & Central Park (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Central Park (Ne)
    ID 6669
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 9
    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 Central Park to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Central Park and Elgin IL USA is approximately 38.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park 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.

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From Central Park to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central Park to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 157 bus from Ogden & Central Park (Ne) station to Western & Roosevelt (North) 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 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

103min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 157
157
Bus - 49
49
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Ogden & Central Park (Ne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Central Park (Ne)
    ID 6669
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 6681
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Hubbard (North)
    ID 8384
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Western Ave
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    66 min
  • 9
    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 Central Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PINK LINE, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 157, Bus line 49, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Park 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 40 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near Central Park 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 Central Park to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Central Park and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central Park to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near Central Park in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central Park 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 Central Park to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Central Park to Elgin IL USA costs $6.25.

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