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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 in Elgin, 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

99min$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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    120 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

From Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72 bus from North Ave & Central (West) station to North Ave & Narragansett (West) 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 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

92min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from North Ave & Central (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (West)
    ID 15283
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Narragansett (West)
    ID 992
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    80 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
    2 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 • 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), Elgin and Elgin IL USA, Elgin is approximately 36.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 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.

Public transit stations close to Central & North Ave (North)

Central & North Ave (North) is located at Central & North Ave (North), Elgin and the nearest public transit station is North Ave & Central (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Central & North Ave (North):

  • Austin (Green)
  • Central (Green)

Train stations close to Central & North Ave (North):

  • Galewood
  • Hanson Park
  • Grand/Cicero

Bus stations close to Central & North Ave (North):

  • North Ave & Central (East)
  • Central & North Ave (South)
  • North Ave & Central (West)

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 Douglas Ave & Symphony Way.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Big Timber
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Douglas Ave & Symphony Way
  • Chicago St & Chapel St
  • Park/Dundee

From Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 72 bus from North Ave & Central (West) station to North Ave & Narragansett (West) 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 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

92min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 72
72
Bus - 86
86
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from North Ave & Central (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Central (West)
    ID 15283
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Neva & North Ave (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Narragansett (West)
    ID 992
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narragansett & North Ave (North)
    80 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
    2 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 • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 85, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 603.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line 86, Train line MD-W.

  • 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 39 min.

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

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

  • 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) in Chicago and Elgin IL USA in Elgin by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 39 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 Bryn Mawr & Linder (East) 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 Transit Center stop, which is closest to Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • When is the first train from Central & North Ave (North) to Elgin IL USA?

    The first train from Central & North Ave (North) in Chicago to Elgin IL USA in Elgin is Milwaukee West. It leaves the Hanson Park station at 11:58 PM.

  • 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.