How to get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train?

From Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA in Elgin, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Central-Purple station to Quincy station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.25. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Central Street & Sherman may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

150min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central-Purple

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Central-Purple
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elgin IL USA
    Walk to
    Elgin IL USA
    510 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Sherman station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Central Street & Sherman may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

166min$12.75
Bus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central Street & Sherman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Street & Sherman
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA

The distance between Central Street & Sherman and Elgin IL USA is approximately 52.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elgin – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Train schedule from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA

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

Related Routes

From Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by bus and train

To get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 201 bus from Central Street & Sherman station to Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The Chicago 'L' and train schedule from Central Street & Sherman may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and train schedule to Elgin IL USA on the Moovit app.

166min$12.75
Bus - 201
201
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin IL USA
Leaves from Central Street & Sherman

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Central Street & Sherman
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    Old Orchard Mall - Macys (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Street & Broadway/Poplar (West)
    ID 12637
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central St.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #316| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2211| Big Timber
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    70 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 Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Train line MD-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 201, Train line UP-N, Train line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Central Street & Sherman and Elgin IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Central-Purple station near Central Street & Sherman in Evanston to Linden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Linden station near Elgin IL USA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Central Street & Sherman and Elgin IL USA by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Central-Purple station near Central Street & Sherman in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Central Street & Sherman and Elgin IL USA?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA?

    The ride from Central Street & Sherman to Elgin IL USA costs $9.25.

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