How to get from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Central (Green) station to Ridgeland station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the MD-W train from Galewood station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.25. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central & West End (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

98min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central (Green)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central (Green)
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ridgeland
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Blvd & Ridgeland (West)
    ID 11725
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Milwaukee & Imlay Terminal (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Narragansett & Cortland (North)
    ID 11742
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galewood
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Central & West End (South) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 31.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & West End (South) 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 Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central & West End (South)) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 86, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central & West End (South) 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 38 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central (Green) station near Central & West End (South) in Chicago to Ridgeland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Ridgeland station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

    The total travel time between Central & West End (South) and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L', bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Central & West End (South) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central (Green) station near Central & West End (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central & West End (South) and Elgin IL USA?

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

  • How much is the total Chicago 'L', bus and train fare from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Central & West End (South) to Elgin IL USA costs $6.25.

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