How to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 85 bus from Central & North Ave (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally 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 37 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & North Ave (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

97min$2.25
Bus - 85
85
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 603
603
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central & North Ave (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central & North Ave (North)
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 603603
    Wait for bus
    603
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Central & North Ave (North) and Elgin IL USA is approximately 36.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central & North Ave (North) 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.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central & North Ave (North)) and destination (Elgin IL USA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, 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' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central & North Ave (North) and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The 85 bus line goes from Jefferson Park Transit Center station near Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago to Jefferson Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Jefferson Park station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Central & North Ave (North) and Elgin IL USA by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central & North Ave (North) to get to Elgin IL USA?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Jefferson Park Transit Center stop near Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central & North Ave (North) and Elgin IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Jefferson Park stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA costs $2.25.

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